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НАСА планирует прямую трансляцию захвата Аиста-7 и его установки на МКС

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September 17, Monday
5:15 a.m. – Coverage of the Rendezvous and Capture of the JAXA HTV-7 Cargo Craft at the International Space Station (Capture scheduled at 6:50 a.m. EDT) – Johnson Space Center (All Channels)

09:15 (UTC) 17.09.2018,
12:15 (ДМВ) 17.09.2018

September 17, Monday
9:30 a.m. - Coverage of the Installation of Japan's HTV-7 cargo craft to the International Space Station (All Channels)

13:30 (UTC) 17.09.2018,
16:30 (ДМВ) 17.09.2018

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2018/09/11/japan-reschedules-launch-of-cargo-mission-to-thursday/

Japan Reschedules Launch of Cargo Mission to Thursday

Mark Garcia
Posted Sep 11, 2018 at 10:22 am


Japan's fifth resupply ship, the HTV-5, is seen illuminated attached to the International Space Station during a night pass above the Nile river on Sept. 23, 2015.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has rescheduled the launch of a cargo spacecraft from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan to 5:21 p.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 13 (6:21 a.m. Sept. 14 Japan standard time). Live coverage of the launch will begin at 4:45 p.m. on NASA Television and the agency's website.

The unpiloted H-II Transfer Vehicle-7 (HTV-7) is loaded with more than five tons of supplies, water, spare parts and experiments for the crew aboard the International Space Station.

NASA also will provide live coverage of the arrival of HTV-7 at the space station Monday, Sept. 17 beginning at 5:15 a.m. ET. Capture is scheduled for around 6:50 a.m. After a break, NASA TV coverage will resume at 9:30 a.m. for spacecraft installation to the space station's Harmony module.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2018/09/11/new-htv-launch-date-adjusts-spacewalk-dates-as-science-continues/

New HTV Launch Date Adjusts Spacewalk Dates as Science Continues

Mark Garcia
Posted Sep 11, 2018 at 1:06 pm


NASA astronauts Serena Auñón-Chancellor and Drew Feustel work a pair of different experiments aboard the International Space Station.

JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) has rescheduled the launch of its HTV-7 resupply ship to the International Space Station to Thursday, U.S. time. As a result of the new launch and arrival dates for the HTV-7, the target dates for a pair of maintenance spacewalks have been adjusted as well.

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More than five tons of food, fuel, crew supplies and new science gear is due to launch Thursday at 5:21 p.m. EDT fr om the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan. The HTV-7 with the space cargo will take a 3-1/2 day ride to the orbital laboratory wh ere it will be captured Monday with the Canadarm2 robotic arm around 6:50 a.m. It will then be installed on the station's Harmony module around three hours later. NASA TV will broadcast all the activities live.

The HTV-7 is also delivering six new lithium-ion batteries to the station which will be the focus of the upcoming spacewalk activity. Robotics controllers will remove the new batteries from the HTV-7 and install them on the Port 4 truss structure. Then astronauts Alexander Gerst and Drew Feustel will begin the final battery hookup work on the first of two spacewalks on Sept. 23. Gerst will go outside a second time with spacewalker Ricky Arnold on Sept. 29 to complete the battery hookups.

Gerst, Feustel and Arnold spent a couple of hours today reviewing their upcoming spacewalk procedures and discussing their concerns with specialists on the ground. Flight Engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor cleaned the trio's spacesuits' cooling loops and refilled the suits' water tanks.

The entire Expedition 56 crew did manage to conduct a variety of science experiments exploring biology and physics in microgravity. The astronauts researched how mice adapt to space and swabbed their own bodies to collect microbe samples for analysis. The crew also studied liquid atomization and the composition of meteorites entering Earth's atmosphere.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2018/09/10/iss-daily-summary-report-9102018/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 9/10/2018

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-7 Launch Status:

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On Sunday, Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) reported that tonight's launch of HTV-7 has been delayed due to weather concerns. Experts are meeting later tonight (Tuesday, 11-September in Japan) to discuss the upcoming weather forecast and begin work to sel ect a new launch date; the next earliest launch opportunity is on GMT 256 (12-13 September CDT). Teams are working to assess the impacts of this launch delay to the planned dates for the upcoming HTV-7 Battery R&R EVAs.

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Rodent Research-7 (RR-7):

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Today the crew restocked and cleaned the rodent habitats and performed mass measurements on 10 rodents. They also collected and stowed fecal pellets and food bar/Habitat swabs into a Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). The RR-7 investigation examines how the space environment affects the community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract of mice (also known as the microbiota). It also looks at microgravity's effects on multiple physiological systems known to be affected by the microbiota, including the gastrointestinal, immune, metabolic, circadian, and sleep systems. These studies should help explain mechanisms underlying interactions between these systems and the role of the microbiota in these interactions.

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Binary Colloidal Alloy Test – Cohesive Sediment (BCAT-CS):

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The crew checked camera alignment and focus by viewing the latest BCAT images on a laptop. The BCAT-CS investigation studies the forces between particles that cluster together by using sediments of quartz and clay particles. Conducting the research in the microgravity environment of the ISS makes it possible to separate the forces acting on the particles over a short range (adhesive forces) versus those acting over a long range (cohesive forces). The quartz/clay system is commonly found in a wide variety of environmental settings (such as rivers, lakes, and oceans) and plays an important role in technological efforts related to deep-sea hydrocarbon drilling and carbon dioxide sequestration.

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Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Li-Ion Battery Data Logging:

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Today the crew terminated one EMU Long Life Batteries-2 (LLB-2s) Autocycle and initiated a second chargingAutocycle with data logging. Both of these Autocycles will capture battery health data and help ground experts understand the charge and discharge capacities of these new and improved LLB-2 batteries. The data will also be used to compare charging system performance between the on-orbit and ground based systems.

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Microbial Air Sampler (MAS) and Surface Sample Kit (SSK) Analysis:

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Today the crew analyzed the MAS and SSK samples taken on 5 September, performing colony counts and photographing the microbial and fungal slides. This investigation refines locations and surfaces prone to microbial contamination throughout the ISS while simultaneously monitoring the ISS environment for gaseous contaminants from off-gassing, combustion products, and propellants as well as microbial contaminants fr om crewmembers and ISS activities.

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Oleg Artemyev‏Подлинная учетная запись @OlegMKS 4 ч. назад

Вчера в Минске открылся 31-й международный конгресс Ассоциации участников космических полетов. Мы с @Astro_Feustel и Сергеем были рады приветствовать наших коллег и товарищей - 90 космонавтов и астронавтов из 17 стран!

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Космонавт Олег Артемьев
четыре часа назад

Вчера в Минске открылся 31-й международный конгресс Ассоциации участников космических полетов.

Мы с Дрю и Сергеем были рады приветствовать наших коллег и товарищей - 90 космонавтов и астронавтов из 17 стран!


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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2018/09/12/japan-cargo-mission-rescheduled-to-friday/

Japan Cargo Mission Rescheduled to Friday

Mark Garcia
Posted Sep 12, 2018 at 10:21 am


Japan's HTV-3 resupply ship is pictured shortly after it was attached to the International Space Station on July 27, 2012.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has rescheduled the launch of a cargo spacecraft from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan to 4:59 p.m. EDT Friday, Sept. 14 (5:59 a.m. Sept. 15 Japan standard time). Live coverage of the launch will begin at 4:30 p.m. on NASA Television and the agency's website.

The unpiloted H-II Transfer Vehicle-7 (HTV-7) is loaded with more than five tons of supplies, water, spare parts and experiments for the crew aboard the International Space Station.

NASA also will provide live coverage of the arrival of HTV-7 at the space station Tuesday, Sept. 18 beginning at 5:45 a.m. ET. Capture is scheduled for around 7:25 a.m. After a break, NASA TV coverage will resume at 10 a.m. for spacecraft installation to the space station's Harmony module.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2018/09/11/iss-daily-summary-report-9112018/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 9/11/2018

Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2):

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Today a crewmember collected saliva and body surface samples for the Microbial Tracking-2 investigation and placed them inside a Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). MT-2 monitors the different types of microbes that are present on ISS over a 1-year period. After the samples returned to Earth, a molecular analysis of the RNA and DNA will be conducted to identify the specific microbes that are present on ISS in order to understand the microbial flora diversity on the ISS and how it changes over time.

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Atomization:

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The crew replaced sample syringes and water trap for the Atomization investigation today for Run #8. The Atomization experiment investigates the disintegration processes of a low-speed water jet for various jet issue conditions in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) to validate the new atomization concept by observing the process using a high-speed camera. The knowledge gained applies towards improving various engines utilizing spray combustion.

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Material Science Research Rack (MSRR):

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As a verification of the recent master controller replacement, the crew disconnected the Vacuum Resource System (VRS) line from the rack in order to allow the ground team to perform an activation and leak check of the system for a 24hr period. MSRR-1 can accommodate and support diverse Experiment Modules (EMs). In this way, many material types, such as metals, alloys, polymers, semiconductors, ceramics, crystals, and glasses, are analyzed in order to discover new applications for existing materials and new or improved material.

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Meteor:

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Today the crew replaced a failed T61P Laptop with a spare for use by the Meteor experiment. The Meteor payload is a visible spectroscopy instrument used to observe meteors in Earth orbit. Meteor uses image analysis to provide information on the physical and chemical properties of the meteoroid dust, such as size, density, and chemical composition. The study of the meteoroid dust on orbit provides information about the parent comets and asteroids.

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Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Loop Scrub, Iodination, Flow Test, and H20 Recharge:

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In preparation for the upcoming H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-7 Battery R&R ExtraVehicular Activities (EVAs), the crew performed EMU water loop scrubs and tested water samples for conductivity. An EMU flow test was also performed on EMU 3003 and FE-5's Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) was filled using EMU 3004. EMU Loop Scrubs are required preventive maintenance needed to remove any chemical and biological contaminants from the EMU Transport Loop.

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Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation:

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Today the USOS Crew reviewed the EVA Briefing Package for the upcoming HTV-7 Battery R&R EVAs. This comprehensive review included a Tool Configuration Summary, detailed EVA Procedures and Timelines, Get Ahead Procedures, and Notes, Cautions and Warnings associated with the aforementioned tasks. Once complete with their self-study, the crew had a conference with EVA specialists to answer their questions and address any concerns.

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Public Affairs Office (PAO) Live Event:

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Today Feustel participated in a live PAO event with ABC News Correspondent Bob Woodruff for release on the ABC News Web. During the event, they discussed how the ISS crewmembers fixed the leak in Soyuz 55S, talked about the upcoming HTV-7 Battery R&R EVAs, and learned what the crew miss most about Earth while on ISS.

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iPad iOS Update:

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Today the crew configured two spare iPads, a Cargo Ops/Spare and a Food Intake Tracker (FIT) Spare, for update by ground specialists. By updating these spare iPads, the crew can verify there are no capability issues between the new operating system and applications needed for nominal ISS operations. iOS updates are completed periodically to ensure the latest security patches are on-board.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2018/09/12/htv-launch-moves-to-friday-crew-looks-at-life-science-and-florence/

HTV Launch Moves to Friday, Crew Looks at Life Science and Florence

Mark Garcia
Posted Sep 12, 2018 at 12:32 pm


Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a view of Hurricane Florence the morning of Sept. 12 as it churned across the Atlantic in a west-northwesterly direction with winds of 130 miles an hour

JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) launch of its HTV-7 resupply ship to the International Space Station has been rescheduled to Friday. U.S. time. Meanwhile, the Expedition 56 crew members focused on life science and sent down imagery and video of Hurricane Florence on Wednesday.

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Mission controllers in Japan have rescheduled the HTV-7's launch to Friday at 4:59 p.m. EDT (5:59 a.m. Sept. 15 Japan standard time) due to weather in the Pacific. The JAXA cargo craft is now planned to deliver over five tons of food, fuel, crew supplies and new science gear to the station Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 7:25 a.m.

In space, four Expedition 56 astronauts teamed up throughout Wednesday to study how living in space affects microbes living inside the gastrointestinal system of rodents. Results will help doctors devise plans and treatments to keep astronauts healthy on long-term missions in outer space.

In the Atlantic, Hurricane Florence is headed for the east coast of the United States and forecasted to gain strength before landfall early Friday. As the orbital lab flew 250 miles above the category four storm this morning, the crew took the opportunity to capture photo and video of Florence.

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The European Astro Pi Challenge: Code your experiment. Send it to space!

European Space Agency, ESA

Опубликовано: 12 сент. 2018 г.

The European Astro Pi Challenge is an ESA Education project run in collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It offers students and young people the amazing opportunity to conduct scientific investigations in space, by writing computer programs that run on Raspberry Pi computers on board the International Space Station.

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European Astro Pi Challenge 2018/19 | ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst announcement

European Space Agency, ESA

Опубликовано: 12 сент. 2018 г.

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst launches the 2018/19 European Astro Pi Challenge; an ESA Education project run in collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation. He invites students and young people to conduct their own scientific investigations in space, by writing computer programs that run on Raspberry Pi computers on board the International Space Station.

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Ricky Arnold‏Подлинная учетная запись @astro_ricky 2 ч. назад

Our multinational family on @Space_Station celebrating a milestone on Earth.

Oleg Artemyev‏Подлинная учетная запись @OlegMKS 3 ч. назад

Вчера мы всем экипажем отмечали День рождения моей дочки, ей исполнился 1 годик! Конечно же, такой праздник не мог пройти без торта в тюбиках
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Yesterday was my daughter's first birthday. And we were having a little tea party in her honor

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Expedition 56 Education Interview with Poudre High School - September 12, 2018

NASA Video

Опубликовано: 12 сент. 2018 г.

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Coming Soon: International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition

NASA

Опубликовано: 11 сент. 2018 г.

How does research on the International Space Station benefit life on Earth? We'll tell the stories of innovative science in low-Earth orbit in a new book. More: https://go.nasa.gov/2tmrdoa

The International Space Station (ISS) partnership will soon complete a Third Edition revision of the International Space Station Benefits for Humanity publication, a compilation of benefits being realized from ISS activities in the areas of human health, Earth observations and disaster response, innovative technology, global education, and economic development of space. The revision will include new assessments of economic and scientific value, updated statistics on the impacts of the benefits, as well as new benefits that have developed since the previous publication.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2018/09/12/iss-daily-summary-report-9122018/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 9/12/2018

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-7 Launch Delay:

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Due to an unfavorable weather forecast for tomorrow's HTV launch attempt, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has delayed the HTV-7 launch to Friday, 14 September at 20:59 GMT (15:59 CT) with capture on Tuesday, 18 September at 11:25 GMT (06:25 CT).

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Rodent Research-7 (RR-7):

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The crew completed the first of two days of rodent operations for the RR-7 investigation. Crewmembers will perform bone densitometer scans, blood draws, fecal pellet collections, and sampling operations. The RR-7 investigation examines how the space environment affects the community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract of mice (also known as the microbiota). It also looks at microgravity's effects on multiple physiological systems known to affect the microbiota, including the gastrointestinal, immune, metabolic, circadian, and sleep systems. These studies should help explain mechanisms underlying interactions between these systems and the role of the microbiota in these interactions.

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Time Perception in Microgravity:

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The crew perform a session for ESA's Time Perception in Microgravity investigation today. The accurate perception of objects in the environment is a prerequisite for spatial orientation and reliable performance of motor tasks. Time is fundamental to motion perception, sound localization, speech, and fine motor

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Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutrons (RADI-N2):

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Today a USOS crewmember retrieved eight bubble detectors from deployed locations inside the Japanese module (JPM1D5) and hand them over to a Russian crewmember, who will process all the detectors in the Bubble Reader.

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Food Acceptability:

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Crewmember performed the questionnaire. The Food Acceptability investigation seeks to determine the impact of repetitive consumption of food currently available from the spaceflight food system. Results are used in developing strategies to improve food system composition to support crew health and performance on long duration missions.

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Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Urine Receptacle Remove and Replace (R&R):

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The crew removed and replaced the WHC Urine Receptacle and Ins ert Filter. After replacement, a functionality test of the WHC was performed and the WHC was declared operational.

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Public Affairs Office (PAO) Live Event:

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Serena participated in a live Educational PAO event with Poudre High School in Fort Collins, Colorado. A graduate from Poudre, Serena spoke with 100 to 300 students currently enrolled in various levels of physical science classes. Today's event will be incorporated into a culminating activity centered around science and experimental design in space.

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Node 3 Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Activation and Data Gather:

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Yesterday afternoon, ground controllers powered up the Node 3 MCA to checkout the newly installed ORU 2 (S/N F0007) that was installed on 27 August. Controllers gathered data for approximately one hour and performed a Full Calibration while rapid sampling air from Node 1; teams are currently reviewing and interpreting the data collected during yesterday's testing and this morning's Zero Calibration.

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Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Li-Ion Battery Data Logging:

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The crew terminated a second charging Autocycle of two EMU Long Life Batteries-2 (LLB-2s) with data logging. By analyzing data from these two Autocycles, ground experts will be able to better understand the charge and discharge capacities of these new and improved LLB-2 batteries as well as compare charging system performance between the on-orbit and ground based systems. Data gathered during the first Autocycle show that the first se t of LLB-2 batteries charged last week are a GO for EVA and charged as expected.

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https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-roscosmos-statement-on-international-space-station-leak

Sept. 13, 2018
RELEASE 18-077

NASA, Roscosmos Statement on International Space Station Leak

The following is a joint statement from NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos about the investigation into a pressure leak on the International Space Station Aug. 29-30:

"NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Roscosmos General Director Dmitry Rogozin met for the first time yesterday via teleconference to discuss the status of International Space Station (ISS) operations in response to a request from Roscosmos.

"As part of their discussion, Dmitry Rogozin informed his American counterpart about Roscosmos' decision to establish a Roscosmos-led Commission to investigate the cause of the leak in the Soyuz (MS-09/55S) spacecraft currently docked to the station.

"The Administrator and the General Director noted speculations circulating in the media regarding the possible cause of the incident and agreed on deferring any preliminary conclusions and providing any explanations until the final investigation has been completed.

"They affirmed the necessity of further close interaction between NASA and Roscosmos technical teams in identifying and eliminating the cause of the leak, as well as continuation of normal ISS operations and NASA's ongoing support of the Roscosmos-led Soyuz investigation. They acknowledged the entire crew is dedicated to the safe operation of the station and all docked spacecraft to ensure mission success.

"The Administrator and the Roscosmos General Director agreed to conduct their first face-to-face meeting at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on or about Oct. 10 when the NASA Administrator will visit Russia and Kazakhstan in conjunction with the upcoming Soyuz crew spacecraft launch of American astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexy Ovchinin."

Last Updated: Sept. 13, 2018
Editor: Karen Northon

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https://www.roscosmos.ru/25497/

Роскосмос. Телефонный разговор главы Роскосмоса Дмитрия Рогозина с руководителем NASA Джимом Брайденстайном
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Генеральный директор Госкорпорации «Роскосмос» Дмитрий Рогозин и Администратор NASA Джим Брайденстайн вчера, 12 сентября 2018 года, по предложению Роскосмоса провели первую телеконференцию с целью обсуждения хода работ на Международной космической станции (МКС).

В частности, в ходе беседы Дмитрий Рогозин проинформировал американского коллегу о принятом решении создать комиссию под руководством Госкорпорации «Роскосмос» по расследованию причины утечки воздуха из пристыкованного в настоящее время к МКС транспортного пилотируемого корабля (ТПК) «Союз МС-09».

Собеседники отметили циркулирующие в СМИ спекуляции в отношении возможных причин данного инцидента и договорились воздерживаться от каких-либо предварительных выводов и предоставления каких-либо объяснений до окончательного завершения расследования.

Стороны подтвердили необходимость дальнейшего тесного взаимодействия между техническими экспертами Роскосмоса и NASA по идентификации и ликвидации причин утечки воздуха, а также продолжения плановых работ на МКС и постоянного содействия со стороны NASA расследованию Роскосмосом ситуации на корабле «Союз МС-09». Они также подтвердили нацеленность всего экипажа МКС на безопасную эксплуатацию станции и пристыкованных к ней кораблей для успешного выполнения поставленных задач.

Руководители Роскосмоса и NASA договорились провести первую личную встречу на космодроме Байконур 10 октября текущего года в ходе визита Администратора NASA в Россию и Казахстан для участия в мероприятиях, связанных с предстоящим полетом к МКС российского космонавта Алексея Овчинина и американского астронавта Ника Хейга на ТПК «Союз МС-10».

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2018/09/13/station-preps-for-japan-resupply-ship-as-next-crew-readies-for-mission/

Station Preps For Japan Resupply Ship as Next Crew Readies for Mission

Mark Garcia
Posted Sep 13, 2018 at 12:58 pm


Astronauts Drew Feustel and Serena Auñón-Chancellor train on a computer in the U.S. Destiny laboratory practicing rendezvous procedures and robotics maneuvers ahead of the arrival of Japan's HTV-7 resupply ship.

Japan is poised to launch its HTV-7 resupply ship, nicknamed the Kounotori, loaded with over five tons of cargo to the International Space Station on Friday, U.S. time. Back on Earth, a new crew is preparing for its launch from Kazakhstan next month to the orbital lab.

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JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) H-IIB rocket is set to blast off from the Tanegashima Space Center Friday at 4:59 p.m. EDT and send the Kounotori cargo craft on a four-day ride to the station. Commander Drew Feustel and will be in the Cupola Tuesday, with Flight Engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor as his backup, to command the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture the Kounotori at 7:30 a.m. The duo trained Thursday morning on a computer and practiced rendezvous procedures and robotics maneuvers.

More rodent research continued today as four astronauts teamed up to study how microgravity affects the gastroinstestinal systems of mice. In particular, scientists want to know how gut microbes react to the space environment and the impact it may have on astronaut health. Results will help doctors devise plans and treatments to keep astronauts healthy on long-term missions in outer space.

Two new Expedition 57 crew members are getting ready for their mission at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Moscow. Alexey Ovchinin from Roscosmos and Nick Nague from NASA are in Russia for qualification exams ahead of their launch and six-hour ride aboard the Soyuz MS-10 crew ship to the station on Oct. 11.

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К #18407 - Лучше поздно...

Alexander Gerst‏Подлинная учетная запись @Astro_Alex 8 ч. назад

Here's a very important aspect of space flight: celebrating the bday of your crew mate's little daughter. Happy 1st bday Anfisa & congrats to our friend @OlegMKS! @Astro_Feustel made the card, the cake came in tubes, candle from a flash light & we sang happy bday in 3 languages.

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Месяц - не срок...

Alexander Gerst‏Подлинная учетная запись @Astro_Alex 56 мин. назад

A little throw-back to my Russian friends Sergey and @OlegMKS after their #EVA, during which they installed the remarkable, Russian-German #Icarus system for tracking animals in the wild.
#TBT #Horizons