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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/04/30/iss-daily-summary-report-4302019/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 4/30/2019

Main Bus Switching Unit (MBSU) 3 Status:

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Following yesterday's MBSU 3 failure, troubleshooting was not successful and the Flight Investigation Team (FIT) determined MBSU 3 is failed. The crew and ground teams coordinated the install of the Node 1 Y-Jumper and Node 1 Contingency Power Jumper and removal of the Node 1 Channel 2 and 3 isolation. This jumper plan recovered all loads except those on DDCU P13A. The current plan is to R&R the MBSU robotically on Thursday, May 2.

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SpaceX (SpX)-17 Launch/Berthing Status:

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Due to yesterday's MBSU 3 failure, SpX-17 launch is scheduled for May 3 with capture and berthing on May 5.

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Kidney Cells:

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The crew reconfigured the CO2 controller on the Kidney Cells Incubator in preparation of upcoming experiment runs following SpX-17 arrival. This involved swapping the spent CO2 controller from SABL-1. Sable-2 CO2 controller was also rotated. Effects of Microgravity on the Structure and Function of Proximal and Distal Tubule Microphysiological System (MPS), or Kidney Cells, examines how kidney health is affected by microgravity and other factors of space travel, including increased chemical exposure, water conservation and recycling, and altered dietary intake. Serious medical conditions caused by poor kidney health – including protein in the urine (proteinuria), osteoporosis, and kidney stones – occur more often and more quickly in space. Knowledge gained can help protect the health of astronauts and also contribute to better treatments for kidney related conditions on Earth.

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Fiber Optic Production:

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The crew performed a Fiber Optic Production sample exchange and stowed the hardware. Physical Optics Corporation's (POC's) Fiber Optic Production investigation creates optical fibers with high commercial value aboard the ISS using a blend of zirconium, barium, lanthanum, sodium, and aluminum called ZBLAN (ZrF4-BaF2-LaF3-AlF3-NaF). Fiber Optic Production operates within the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG). Extensive theoretical studies along with a limited number of experimental studies suggest that ZBLAN optical fibers produced in microgravity should exhibit far superior qualities to those produced on Earth. The resulting optical fiber from Fiber Optic Production is expected to help verify these studies and guide further engineering efforts to manufacture high value optical fiber in large volume aboard the ISS.

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Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL):

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The crew installed the CO2 controller on the SABL-3 unit. The Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL) supports a wide variety of experiments in the life, physical and material sciences with a focus on supporting research of biological systems and processes. It has over 23 liters of temperature controlled volume with LED lighting for scientific hardware and experiments. It can be fitted to provide 5% CO2 for cell cultures and has 2 USB 2.0 ports and 2 Ethernet LAN connections. It also has switchable 28vdc and 5vdc power supplies for experiment use.

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Astrobee:

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Crewmembers reviewed procedures and performed a test fly around of the Astrobee free flyer. Astrobee is a series of three free-flying, cube-shaped robots. The robots are designed to help scientists and engineers develop and test technologies for use in microgravity to assist astronauts with routine chores, and give ground controllers additional eyes and ears on the ISS. The autonomous robots, powered by fans and vision-based navigation, perform crew monitoring, sampling, logistics management, and accommodate up to three investigations.

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Advanced Colloids Experiment-Microscopy-2 (ACE-M-2):

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A crewmember provided photos of ACE Modules so that the ground can verify the viability of the samples prior to science runs. Sometimes it is hard to tell a gas from a liquid. Advanced Colloids Experiment-Microscopy-2 (ACE-M-2) observes the microscopic behavior of liquids and gases separating from each other. The investigation examines the behavior of model (colloid rich) liquids and model (colloid poor) gases near the critical point, or the point at which there is no distinct boundary between the two phases. ACE-M-2 uses a new microscope to record micro-scale events on short time scales, while previous experiments observed large-scale behavior over many weeks. Liquids and gases of the same material usually have different densities, so they would behave differently under the influence of gravity, making the microgravity environment of the International Space Station ideal for these experiments.

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Emergency Mask Deploy:

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Due to emergency masks nearing their expiration, the crew replaced these masks today with new masks that arrived on SpX-16 and NG-11. The seven that arrived on SpX-16 were removed from the Functional Cargo Block [FGB] and seven additional new masks were retrieved from Cygnus. The emergency mask trainers will support future United States Crew Vehicle (USCV) crews.

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Caps and Plugs Reconfiguration:

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The crew reorganized electrical caps and plugs today between the Electrical Caps and Plugs Cargo Transfer Bag (CTB) and the Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) Control Panel Assembly (CPA) Vestibule Outfitting Kits (VOKs) CTBs. Today's activity will allow ground specialists to update on-orbit inventories and enable stowage reduction, and cost savings, by returning and re-using excess equipment.

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Thermal Amine Scrubber Status:

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Today, teams initiated Thermal Amine activation and checkout including a power cycle of the Adlink Mini-PC to gain ground telemetry and successful vacuum leak check of all 4 scrubber beds. Activation is ongoing with the checkout of Thermal Amine effectors currently in work.

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Portable Computer System (PCS) Zbook Transition:

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The crew configured and deployed six ZBook laptops, replacing old T61p PCS hardware. The crew does not directly interface with the vehicle management computers as they have no displays or keyboards. Instead, on the USOS, the crew command to the vehicle using laptops called PCS (Portable Computer System). They run on a Linux operating system and are connected to the vehicle 1553 system to act as remote terminals.

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Public Affairs Office (PAO) Live Event:

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Today David answered questions submitted by Canada Youth Summit participants focused on his experiences with space exploration, seeing Earth from space, and the importance of protecting our planet. The Canada Youth Summit will bring together approximately 300 youth, between the ages of 16 and 24, from diverse backgrounds across the country. The purpose of the Summit is to engage youth on issues that are important to them, seek feedback on the Government of Canada's youth-related initiatives, and highlight the importance of youth service while inspiring youth to serve their communities.

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Kam Bahrami‏ @ROBO_Kam 4 мин. назад

An excellent & technically detailed summary of the @Space_Station power issue that recently occurred. The #ROBO team is once again here to help correct this without having to send @NASA_Astronauts outside. Nicely written by @NASASpaceflight

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2019/04/electrical-issue-station-dragon-crs-17/ ...

– Canadian Space Agency

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Intl. Space Station‏Подлинная учетная запись @Space_Station 28 мин. назад

An astronaut getting sick on a long space voyage would have serious consequences. @ISS_Research has shown that spaceflight causes significant changes in the human immune system. https://go.nasa.gov/2WgxNa3 

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2019/05/01/astronauts-relax-today-before-robotics-work-and-dragon-cargo-mission/

Astronauts Relax Today Before Robotics Work and Dragon Cargo Mission

Mark Garcia
Posted May 1, 2019 at 1:26 pm


Astronauts David Saint-Jacques (foreground) and Nick Hague are pictured April 24 training to capture the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft on the robotics workstation inside the U.S. Destiny laboratory module.

The Expedition 59 astronauts are off-duty today relaxing before the planned launch and capture of the SpaceX Dragon resupply ship this weekend. In Mission Control, robotics engineers are preparing to swap a failed power distributor outside the International Space Station.

On April 29, the space station team identified an issue with one of the station's Main Bus Switching Units (MBSU) that distributes power to two of the eight power channels on the station. There are no immediate concerns for the crew or the station. Flight controllers are scheduled to perform a series of maneuvers to robotically swap the failed MBSU for a spare on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2. After the swap is complete, flight controllers will conduct a series of checkouts on the newly installed MBSU and take steps to return the station to full power capability to support SpaceX capture and berthing.

NASA and SpaceX are pressing ahead to launch Dragon no earlier than Friday May 3 at 3:11 a.m. EDT to deliver nearly 5,500 pounds of science, supplies and hardware. Astronauts David Saint-Jacques and Nick Hague will be in the cupola Sunday to command the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture Dragon around 7 a.m.

Flight Engineers Anne McClain and Christina Koch will help unpack and activate the time critical experiments after Dragon is installed on the Harmony module. New lab mice will be quickly transferred and housed in specialized habitats for an immune system study. Fresh biological samples, such as kidney cells, will be also stowed in science freezers and incubators for later analysis.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/2019/05/01/nasa-spacex-targeting-311-a-m-edt-for-crs-17-liftoff/
https://blogs.nasa.gov/kennedy/2019/05/01/crs-17-liftoff-no-earlier-than-friday-may-3-at-311-edt/

CRS-17 Liftoff No Earlier Than Friday, May 3, at 3:11 EDT

James Cawley
Posted May 1, 2019 at 1:53 pm

NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than Friday, May 3, for the launch of the company's 17th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. Launch is scheduled for 3:11 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

On April 29, the space station team identified an issue with one of the station's Main Bus Switching Units (MBSU) that distributes power to two of the eight power channels on the station. There are no immediate concerns for the crew or the station.

Flight controllers are scheduled to perform a series of maneuvers to robotically swap the failed MSBU for a spare on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2. After the swap is complete, flight controllers will conduct a series of checkouts on the newly installed MBSU and take steps to return the station to full power capability to support SpaceX capture and berthing.

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Расписание трансляций НАСА (SpX-17) - обновление от 01.05.2019

https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/schedule.html

NASA Television Upcoming Events
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May  2, Thursday
11 a.m. – SpaceX CRS-17 Space Station Cargo Mission -- Pre-Launch News Conference (All Channels)

May 3, Friday
2:45 a.m. – Coverage of the launch of the SpaceX CRS-17 Dragon Cargo Craft Mission to the International Space Station; launch is scheduled at 3:11 a.m. ET (All Channels)
4:30 a.m. – SpaceX CRS-17 Post-Launch News Conference (time subject to change) (All Channels)

May 5, Sunday
5 a.m. - Coverage of the rendezvous and capture of the SpaceX CRS-17 Dragon Cargo Craft at the International Space Station; capture scheduled at 7 a.m. ET (All Channels)
9 a.m. - Coverage of the installation of the SpaceX CRS-17 Dragon Cargo Craft to the International Space Station (All Channels)

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Andrew Morgan‏Подлинная учетная запись @AstroDrewMorgan 8 ч. назад

NASA + @SpaceX partners: #Expedition60 #Expedition61 #Expedition62 planning to see a few SpaceX Dragon visiting vehicles during our mission to @Space_Station

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/05/01/iss-daily-summary-report-5012019/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/01/2019

Crew Off-Duty:

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The crew was off-duty today in preparation for SpaceX (SpX)-17 arrival scheduled on Sunday at 6:00 AM CT. SpX-17 launch is scheduled for Friday, May 3 at 2:11 AM CT.

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Main Bus Switching Unit (MBSU) Status:

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Following Monday's MBSU 3 failure, team discussions led to the recommendation to Remove & Replace (R&R) the unit robotically. This morning the Mobile Transporter (MT) was translated from Work Site (WS)3 to WS6 and the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) is currently in the process of unstowing the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) from Mobile Base System (MBS) 2. Once complete, the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) will be in a good config to replace the failed MBSU 3 on the S0 truss with the spare unit on External Stowage Pallet (ESP) 2 tomorrow morning.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2019/05/02/robotics-work-successful-station-returned-to-full-power/

Robotics Work Successful, Station Returned to Full Power

Dan Huot
Posted May 2, 2019 at 9:18 am


The International Space Station's Canadarm2 and Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM), was used to replace a failed Main Bus Switching Unit and restore full power capability to the station.

This morning, Robotics Ground Controllers in Mission Control Houston successfully completed an operation to remove a failed Main Bus Switching Unit-3 and replace it with a spare. The MBSU in question had failed on April 29 and reduced the station's power supply by about 25%. There were no immediate concerns for the crew or the station. The crew had installed a series of jumpers in Node 1 following the failure to reroute power to experiments and hardware and ensure limited impact to continued station operations. Since the successful replacement, the MBSU was powered up and checked out successfully with all station systems back to nominal power configuration, including redundant power to the Canadarm2 robotic arm.

The completion of the robotics work marks the second time an MBSU was swapped out by means other than a spacewalk. The International Space Station continues to be a critical test bed where NASA is pioneering new methods to explore space, from complex robotic work to refueling spacecraft in flight and developing new robotic systems to assist astronauts on the frontier of space. Technologies like these will be vital as NASA looks to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024.

NASA's commercial cargo provider SpaceX is targeting 3:11 a.m. EDT on Friday, May 3, for the launch of its 17th resupply mission to the International Space Station. Packed with more than 5,500 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/2019/05/02/spacex-targeting-friday-may-3-at-311-a-m-for-crs-17-launch/

SpaceX Targeting Friday, May 3, at 3:11 a.m. for CRS-17 Launch

James Cawley
Posted May 2, 2019 at 9:27 am

NASA's commercial cargo provider SpaceX is targeting 3:11 a.m. EDT on Friday, May 3, for the launch of its 17th resupply mission to the International Space Station. Packed with more than 5,500 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.


CRS-17 is SpaceX's 17th Commercial Resupply Services Mission to the International Space Station. It is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Friday, May 3, at 3:11 a.m.

This morning, Robotics Ground Controllers in Mission Control Houston successfully completed an operation to remove a failed Main Bus Switching Unit-3 and replace it with a spare. The MBSU in question had failed on April 29 and reduced the station's power supply by about 25%. There were no immediate concerns for the crew or the station. The crew had installed a series of jumpers in Node 1 following the failure to reroute power to experiments and hardware and ensure limited impact to continued station operations.

The completion of the robotics work marks the second time an MBSU was swapped out by means other than a spacewalk. Since the successful replacement, the MBSU was powered up and checked out successfully with all station systems back to nominal power configuration, including redundant power to the Canadarm2 robotic arm.

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Nick Hague‏Подлинная учетная запись @AstroHague 9 мин. назад

Great efforts from the robotics ground controllers in Mission Control Houston for successfully replacing the MBSU and restoring full power on station so we can support the arrival of the @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft! Thank you for continually keeping our safety in mind.

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https://tass.ru/kosmos/6397621

2 МАЯ, 17:53
Проблема с электроснабжением на МКС устранена

По данным NASA, угрозы для экипажа не было

НЬЮ-ЙОРК, 2 мая. /ТАСС/. Специалисты NASA устранили неполадки в системе электроснабжения Международной космической станции (МКС). Об этом говорится в заявлении, опубликованном в четверг на сайте американского космического ведомства.

Указанные проблемы были зафиксированы в понедельник. По оценкам NASA, угрозы для экипажа не было. Неисправный блок был заменен с помощью автоматизированных систем в удаленном режиме.

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В составе экипажа МКС работают российские космонавты Олег Кононенко и Алексей Овчинин, астронавты Энн Макклейн, Кристина Кох, Ник Хейг (все трое - NASA) и Давид Сен-Жак (Канадское космическое агентство).

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Randy Bresnik‏Подлинная учетная запись @AstroKomrade 2 ч. назад

What is the warranty for a box repaired by Astronauts in space? MBSU – Main Bus Switching Unit – critical box for @Space_Station power, was robotically replaced today. Space fact: @astro_paolo & I did a 1st of its kind repair on 9/08/17 on the exact MBSU installed today.

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What is SpaceX Launching to the International Space Station?

NASA

Опубликовано: 2 мая 2019 г.

When it launches on Friday, May 3, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft will carry crew supplies, scientific research and hardware to the International Space Station to support dozens of the more than 250 science and research investigations.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2019/05/02/station-back-at-full-power-while-crew-continues-important-research-studies/

Station Back At Full Power While Crew Continues Important Research Studies

Catherine Williams
Posted May 2, 2019 at 2:12 pm


NASA astronaut Christina Koch sets up Fiber Optic Production, an investigation to create optical fibers in microgravity that may exhibit superior quality to those produced on Earth. Image Credit: NASA

The crew of Expedition 59 was hard at work today setting up a litany of science experiments and conducting maintenance to the International Space Station that will help further NASA's goal of returning to the Moon.

Some unplanned maintenance to replace a failed Main Bus Switching Unit-3 (MBSU), which was completed this morning by robotics ground controllers through the use of the space station's Canadarm2 and Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM), restored the orbiting laboratory to a nominal power configuration. Ordinarily, this intensive procedure would have required the station residents to perform an emergency spacewalk. However, swapping out the MSBU entirely through robotics work demonstrated that some of the capabilities explorers will need for the Moon and destinations beyond are being tested right now in low-Earth orbit.

Meanwhile, within the space station, Flight Engineers Anne McClain and Christina Koch prepped investigations vital to the next generation of space explorers. McClain spent time setting up mass measurement hardware for Rodent Research-12, which will examine the effects of spaceflight on the function of antibody production and immune memory. Koch stowed Fiber Optics Production hardware and checked Airway Monitoring experiment gear. Airway Monitoring will help ensure crew well-being by evaluating the occurrence and indicators of airway inflammation in the astronauts using ultra-sensitive gas monitors to analyze exhaled air.

In the Harmony module, NASA astronaut Nick Hague completed inventory and performed stowage work for the module's Pressurized Mating Adapter-3. Flight Engineer David Saint-Jacques worked with the Veggie PONDS experiment, adding water to the space botany gear. Understanding how plants respond to microgravity and demonstrating that reliable vegetable production is possible in space are important steps toward spacesuited boots on destinations like the Moon and Mars, where visiting vehicle visits to replenish the crew's food supply will not be as regular as they are to the space station.

On the subject of visiting vehicles, commercial cargo provider SpaceX is poised to make its 17th resupply to the orbiting laboratory, with launch set for 3:11 EDT Friday, May 3. Dragon, which is filled with more than 5,500 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware, will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

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Jonathan McDowell‏Подлинная учетная запись @planet4589 51 мин. назад

In CRS-17's trunk there are two payloads, OCO-3 and STP-H6. Each has a mass of about 500 kg.


47 мин. назад

The JPL/NASA OCO-3 Orbiting Carbon Observatory will map CO2 sources and sinks. It will join the free-flying OCO-2 which was launched in 2014. (OCO-1 was lost in a launch failure)


45 мин. назад

The USAF Space Test Program's STP-H6 carries a bunch of technology experiments. STP-H6 stands for Space Test Program - Houston 6. (Usually STP projects are run from LA, but ISS related ones are managed from an STP office in Houston.)


43 мин. назад

I haven't found a good list of STP-H6 experiments but I've pieced it together. There appears to be an airglow experiment; a plasma probe for ionosphere studies from NRL; the iMESA electrostatic analyser for ionospheric studies from the USAF Academy; [continued...]


41 мин. назад

the SSIVP (Supercomputing for Image and Video Processing) from U Pittsburgh, with Earth imaging cameras; ACES-RED, a US Army Space/Missile Defense Command project; and XCOM . [Cont...]


40 мин. назад

ACES-RED (Army Cost Efficient Spaceflight Research Experiments and Demonstrations) has experiments built by student interns for future cubesat tech, including a RaspPi and a GoPro [Cont..]


39 мин. назад

XCOM, from NASA-Goddard, is the big one on STP-H6 though. It has a collimated X-ray source which will shine X-rays at the ISS NICER X-ray observatory to test using X-rays for communications. Very cool!


38 мин. назад

STP-H6 will be installed on the ELC-3 pallet on ISS. OCO-3 is going to the EFU3 location on the Kibo Exposed Facility.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/2019/05/03/drone-ship-power-issue-forces-scrub-of-crs-17-launch/

Drone Ship Power Issue Forces Scrub of CRS-17 Launch

James Cawley
Posted May 3, 2019 at 3:16 am

This morning's launch attempt has scrubbed due to a drone ship power issue. The next launch opportunity will be at 2:48 a.m. EDT Saturday, May 4.

Launch coverage for the SpaceX CRS-17 mission to the International Space Station will begin at 2:30 a.m. EDT on NASA Television and the agency's website. A launch of the SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft on Saturday will result in its arrival at the space station on Monday, May 6.

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Space to Ground: The Droids You're Looking For: 05/03/2019

NASA Johnson

Опубликовано: 3 мая 2019 г.

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Обновлено расписание трансляцмй НАСА (на 4 и 6 мая)

https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/schedule.html

NASA Television Upcoming Events
Watch NASA TV

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May 4, Saturday
2:30 a.m. – Coverage of the launch of the SpaceX CRS-17 Dragon Cargo Craft Mission to the International Space Station; launch is scheduled at 2:48 a.m. ET (All Channels)
4 a.m. - SpaceX CRS-17 Post-Launch News Conference (time subject to change) (All Channels)

May 6, Monday
5:30 a.m. - Coverage of the rendezvous and capture of the SpaceX CRS-17 Dragon Cargo Craft at the International Space Station; capture scheduled at 7 a.m. ET (All Channels)
9 a.m. - Coverage of the installation of the SpaceX CRS-17 Dragon Cargo Craft to the International Space Station (All Channels)

UTC = EDT + 4 h

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2019/05/03/crew-researches-immunity-response-leading-up-to-next-dragon-launch-attempt/

Crew Researches Immunity Response Leading Up to Next Dragon Launch Attempt

Catherine Williams
Posted May 3, 2019 at 2:37 pm


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is in position at Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, which will boost a Dragon cargo module to the International Space Station on the company's 17th Commercial Resupply Services mission for NASA. Image Credit: NASA

This morning's SpaceX Dragon launch was scrubbed due to a drone ship power issue. Launch coverage for the next attempt begins at 2:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, May 4, for a 2:48 a.m. launch. Viewers can watch it unfold on NASA Television and the agency's website. This cargo delivery will replenish the International Space Station with nearly 5,500 pounds of science, supplies and hardware.

Today onboard the space station, in addition to routine maintenance and housekeeping, mice are keeping the astronauts aboard busy with the Rodent Research-12 investigation. While David Saint-Jacques was occupied cleaning habitats and cameras and restocking food, Nick Hague, in addition to Flight Engineers Anne McClain and Christina Koch, spent time calibrating Mass Measurement Devices and establishing baseline readings.

Saint-Jacques and Hague spent some time to reviewing training and procedures for when they command the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture the Dragon cargo craft at the International Space Station, which is now scheduled for Monday, May 6, at 7 a.m. following a May 4 launch.

Mice could be key to studying immune response in humans. Spaceflight is known to affect immunity, but there's little research that has been conducted to see how, in fact, humans would respond to a challenge to the body's immunity in space. Since a mouse's immune system parallels that of humans, these animal models enable us to learn and understand how astronaut health can be sustained in microgravity.