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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/11/15/iss-daily-summary-report-11152019/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/15/2019

USOS EVA #59 Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #1:

Today, the ISS CDR, Luca Parmitano (EV-1), and FE-9, Drew Morgan (EV-2), conducted US EVA #59 (AMS EVA #1) which lasted for 6h 39m. During today's EVA, Luca and Drew performed the following tasks:

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• AMS Debris Shield Removal
  
• Debris Shield Jettison
  
• Zenith & Nadir Vacuum Case and Diagonal Beam Handrail Install
  
• Vertical Support Beam (VSB) Cover Multilayer insulation (MLI)/Zip Tie Removal
  
• VSB Cover Removal and Jettison
  
• VSB Spacer Removal and Data Cable Preparation
  

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PK-4 (Plasma Krystall-4):

The crew performed a data harddrive exchange. Plasma Krystall-4 (PK-4) is a scientific collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), performing research in the field of "Complex Plasmas": low temperature gaseous mixtures composed of ionized gas, neutral gas, and micron-sized particles. The micro-particles become highly charged in the plasma and interact strongly with each other, which can lead to a self-organized structure of the micro-particles: so-called plasma crystals. Experiments in the facility aim to study Transport Properties, Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Statistical Physics, and Non-linear waves and Instabilities in the plasmas.

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Space Biofilms:

The crew terminated the Space Biofilm Group Activation Packs (GAPs) and placed them into incubation. The Characterization of Biofilm Formation, Growth, and Gene Expression on Different Materials and Environmental Conditions in Microgravity (Space Biofilms) investigation characterizes the mass, thickness, structure, and associated gene expression of biofilms that form in space by analyzing different microbial species grown on different materials. Biofilm formation can cause equipment malfunction and human illnesses, and could be a serious problem on future long-term human space missions.

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Hermes Facility:

The crew closed the Vacuum Valve on the Hermes facility in order to allow the ground to perform a monthly vacuum vent line check. Hermes is an experimental microgravity facility that enables science experiments, microgravity exposure testing, testing of engineering components, testing of CubeSats, concept trials, and any payloads that fit within the Hermes design and operations constraints. It is open to any investigation that benefits fr om microgravity exposure.

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Endoscope Troubleshooting:

On Wednesday, the crew installed the LAB1P6 Common Cabin Air Assembly (CCAA) Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Snorkel assembly. The snorkel is designed to reduce CCAA water carry over and the US endoscope was to provide a visual verification of the snorkel's function. However, once the scope was installed into the snorkel, no video was displayed on the endoscope display. Today, in an effort to recover the endoscope functionality, the crew performed a troubleshooting activity that manipulated the endoscope connections and controls. The endoscope video was not recovered during this activity.

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Mobile Servicing System (MSS):

Today, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the MSS ahead of AMS EVA #1. During the EVA, EV1 setup the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) with the Worksite Interface Extension (WIFEX) and Articulated Portable Foot Restraint (APFR) and then ingressed the APFR. Crew inside the ISS then maneuvered EV1 to the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) worksite where he worked with EV2 to accomplish their assigned AMS tasks for today. Once complete, the crew inside ISS maneuvered the SSRMS to the egress position wh ere EV1 egressed the APFR. Once the EVA was complete, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered down the MSS.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2019/11/18/advanced-tech-biology-research-in-between-spacewalks/

Advanced Tech, Biology Research in Between Spacewalks

Catherine Williams
Posted Nov 18, 2019 at 2:03 pm


This Wednesday, three small satellites will be deployed from the International Space Station. Here, a set of three CubeSats are ejected from the Japanese Small Satellite Orbital Deployer attached to a robotic arm outside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory module on June 17, 2019. Image Credit: NASA

The Expedition 61 crew is starting the workweek in between spacewalks and running a variety advanced space investigations. A set of small satellites is also being readied for deployment outside the International Space Station by midweek.

NASA Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan and ESA (European Space Agency) Commander Luca Parmitano are gearing up for another spacewalk set to begin on Friday at 7:05 a.m. EST. Astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch spent an hour reviewing robotics procedures for Friday's spacewalk. Meir then joined Parmitano and Morgan in the afternoon to study details supporting the second Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer repair spacewalk.

Morgan started his day setting up small satellites inside a deployer that will be ejected outside Japan's Kibo laboratory module on Wednesday morning. Parmitano practiced  robotic rover technology that future space crews could use to explore a planetary surface before landing humans.

Koch tested the operation of a 3D bioprinter today without using actual cells for its potential to manufacture complex human organ tissue shapes in space. She also fed lab mice being monitored for therapeutic insights into Earth-bound ailments.

Cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Skripochka collaborated Monday and researched how the human digestion system is impacted by microgravity. The duo then reviewed Soyuz MS-15 crew ship systems before working on a variety of life support maintenance.

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 Luca Parmitano‏ @astro_luca 13 ч. назад

AMS EVA1: the entirety of the @Space_Station is reflected in my helmet, with Earth in the background. A real life version of my #MissionBeyond patch. #SpacewalkForAMS

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Human Spaceflight‏ @esaspaceflight 13 ч. назад

Today: #Analog1 driving test for @astro_luca on the International @Space_Station as he takes control of a robot near @ESA_Tech in the Netherlands to test the hardware and connections for robotic geology exploration: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Driving_test_for_Luca_Parmitano_on_robotic_geology_science ...




10 ч. назад

This is the view @astro_luca will see when he starts to operate the #Analog1 rover from space today.

Clockwise from top :
E-stop (ground control has parked the rover)
Grasp-cam (view from sample hand)
Battery level
Speed
Compass
Chat
Steering mode
Mode (driving or grasping)




10 ч. назад

The #Analog1 Interact rover has gotten a new paint job for the experiment. We are ready to roll in the Netherlands with @astro_luca setting up to take over controls from the International @Space_Station right now.




10 ч. назад

A view from the International @Space_Station with @astro_luca moving the Interact rover on Earth. The white joystick bottom-centre is used to move the sampling arm. #Analog1 https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Driving_test_for_Luca_Parmitano_on_robotic_geology_science ...




9 ч. назад

It moves! The moment of truth for the #Analog1 team as @astro_luca tests the Interact rover gripper in the Netherlands while orbiting Earth on the @Space_Station.

Everything going very smoothly so far. This is the view Luca sees from space.

Video


8 ч. назад

Success! Luca Parmitano on the @Space_Station has controlled a robotic arm thousands of kilometres away in the Netherlands to pick up a rock for #Analog1. Full experiment planned for Monday 25 November.

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 Luca Parmitano‏ @astro_luca 5 ч. назад

Flying directly over the European orbital laboratory, the Columbus module: still looking as good as when it was launched over 10 years ago!
#SpacewalkForAMS #MissionBeyond

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/11/18/iss-daily-summary-report-11182019/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/18/2019

Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) Upgraded Tracker Thermal Pump System (UTTPS):

Today, the USOS crew transitioned the UTTPS from its launch configuration to its on-orbit configuration. To achieve this, the USOS crew transferred the UTTPS to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) and bungeed it to the JPM1D6 (JEM Pressurized Module Deck 6) location. Once the UTTPS was temporarily mounted to the D6 location, the crew removed the UTTPS radiator cover, released the UTTPS launch restraints, and configured the AMS Alternate Fitting (AF) for EVA operations. Once completed, the crew repositioned the UTTPS in preparation for EVA installation on the AMS.

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Analog-1:

The crew performed a successful proficiency (simulation) run in preparation for the science run next week. In the simulation, the rover was used to locate several rocks and it performed the appropriate maneuvers to pick up one or more of the rocks. Space is such a harsh place for humans and machines that future exploration of the Solar System may involve sending robotic explorers to "test the waters" on uncharted planets before sending humans. The parent METERON project is a European initiative to help prepare for future human-robotic exploration missions to the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. The project is organized around a series of experiments as preparatory steps towards gaining the experience needed, through adaptation of the traditional ways of working, to effectively and efficiently support operations of human and robotic combined elements on a planetary surface.

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Biofabrication Facility (BFF) test cassette installation:

In support of the third test print without cells, the crew installed the Test Print Cassette hardware into the BFF. However, during the commanding supporting the test print, a syringe tip was broken and some of its contents were released inside the BFF print volume. There are no safety concerns, but the ground will need to consider a forward plan to resolve the issue. The BFF is dedicated to manufacturing human organs and tissues in space, primarily for use by patients on Earth. Besides printing tissue, the BFF also can help maintain the health of deep space exploration crews by producing food and personalized pharmaceuticals on demand.

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EML lens switch:

In support of on-going operations, the crew changed the measurement mode of the EML High Speed Camera to STD mode. The EML (Electro-Magnetic Levitator) is a 360 kg multi-user facility designed for containerless materials processing in space. It supports research in the areas of meta-stable states and phases along with the measurement of highly accurate thermophysical properties of liquid metallic alloys at high temperatures. EML can accommodate up to 18 samples, each 5 to 8 mm in size. Heating rates of up to 100 Kelvin per second can be achieved with a maximum temperature of 2,100°C.

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HERMES:

The crew opened the manual vacuum valve. Hermes is an experimental microgravity facility that enables science experiments, microgravity exposure testing, testing of engineering components, testing of CubeSats, concept trials, and any payloads that fit within the Hermes design and operations constraints. It is open to any investigation that benefits from microgravity exposure.

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ISS HAM pass:

The crew participated in an ISS HAM pass with Lakeside Elementary School, West Point, UT. The crew was asked questions including the crew's thoughts on the first all-female space walk, how a spaceship is driven, and the most dangerous situation the crew has experienced in space. ISS Ham Radio provides opportunities to engage and educate students, teachers, parents and other members of the community in science, technology, engineering and math by providing a means to communicate between astronauts and the ground HAM radio units.

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Japanese Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-12 (JSSOD – 12):

The crew performed the first part of the hardware installation in support of J-SSOD-12, retracted the slide table, and closed the JEM airlock door. J-SSOD-12 is currently planned for a Wednesday deploy and will launch CubeSats AQT-D from Japan, RWASAT-1 from Rwanda, and NARSSCube-1 from Egypt. The J-SSOD provides a novel, safe, and small satellite launching capability to the ISS. The J-SSOD is a unique satellite launcher, handled by the Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS), which provides containment and deployment mechanisms for several individual small satellites. Once J-SSOD, including satellite install cases with small satellites, is installed on the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) by crew members, it is passed through the JEM airlock for retrieval, positioning, and deployment by the JEMRMS.

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Veg-04B:

The crew performed a plant check and watering today. They had previously reported three of the ten plants had wilted leaves and the ground team adjusted the watering parameters in response. The wilted leaves are not unexpected since there is no current method to track plant pillow moisture content. No issues were reported with today's ops. The Pick-and-Eat Salad-Crop Productivity, Nutritional Value, and Acceptability to Supplement the ISS Food System (Veg-0404A, Veg-04B, and Veg-05) investigation is a phased research project to address the need for a continuous fresh-food production system in space. A healthy, nutritious diet is essential for long-duration exploration missions, which means that the typical pre-packaged astronaut diet needs to be supplemented by fresh foods during flight; the Veggie Vegetable Production System (Veggie) has begun testing aboard the space station to help meet this need, and validation tests have demonstrated that leafy greens can be grown in spaceflight. The research of Veg-04B focuses on the impact of light quality and fertilizer on leafy crop growth for a 56-day grow-out, microbial food safety, nutritional value, taste acceptability by the crew, and the overall behavioral health benefits of having plants and fresh food in space.

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Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Operations:

Today the crew performed a drain of the Waste Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Recycle Tank to ЕДВ-У serial #1226. Once the Recycle Tank drain was complete, the crew performed a visual check of the Recycle Tank quantity indicator to verify it was indicating empty. The crew then reconfigured the Recycle Tank valves to the "Fill" configuration and transferred the contents of ЕДВ-У serial# 1308 to the Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) Waste Water Storage Tank (WSTA). Finally, the crew configured the UPA drain/fill valves to "process" so that the pre-treated urine can be processed by the UPA.

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Countermeasures System (CMS) Treadmill 2 System (T2) Monthly Inspection:

Today, the crew performed the T2 monthly inspection. The inspection consisted of the crew accessing the four T2 snubbers and removing the snubber alignment guides to perform a wiggle check of the various snubber attachment points. The crew also inspected the attachment hardware witness marks for signs that fasteners have come lose.

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Luca Parmitano‏ @astro_luca 6 ч. назад

While on the Canadarm2 robotic arm, I took a picture of the MRM2 (Mini-Research Module 2). At that exact, serendipitous moment, Oleg was also snapping a picture from the MRM2 window...
#MissionBeyond #SpacewalkForAMS





1 ч. назад

AMS EVA1: on Canadarm2, on my way to the AMS worksite.

AMS EVA1: sul Canadarm2, in transito verso la postazione di lavoro dell'AMS.
#MissionBeyond #SpacewalkForAMS

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 ISS Research‏ @ISS_Research 22 ч. назад

Harvest 2 complete!

This past week @Astro_Jessica and @Astro_Christina harvested Mizuna grown aboard the @Space_Station. A portion of the leaves were consumed by the crew while the rest were stowed in a freezer for later analysis on Earth.

Learn more: https://go.nasa.gov/33HzrFS

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2019/11/19/agriculture-and-disease-studies-ahead-of-next-spacewalk/

Agriculture and Disease Studies Ahead of Next Spacewalk

Mark Garcia
Posted Nov 19, 2019 at 4:11 pm


NASA astronauts (from left ) Jessica Meir and Christina Koch are at the robotics workstation controlling the Canadarm2 robotic arm to support the first spacewalk to repair the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.

Today's biology research aboard the International Space Station is helping scientists improve the health of astronauts in space and people on Earth. The Expedition 61 crew is also deploying a set of tiny satellites on Wednesday while getting ready for another spacewalk on Friday.

Flight Engineer Jessica Meir of NASA fed mice and watered plants today supporting a pair of long-running life science experiments. The rodent research study aims for cellular-level insights into diseases like cancer and diabetes to provide advanced therapies. The botany investigation explores the nutritional and morale-boosting benefits of growing fresh food in space.

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Andrew Morgan recorded themselves with a 3-D video camera setting up gear that will deploy three small satellites outside Japan's Kibo laboratory module. The deployer will eject the CubeSats in Earth orbit Wednesday morning to demonstrate technologies developed by several Asian nations.

Morgan and ESA (European Space Agency) commander Luca Parmitano are reviewing the tasks they will perform during this Friday's spacewalk. They are continuing the intricate thermal control system repairs of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, the station's cosmic particle detector. Meir joined the duo at the end of the day and practiced the Canadarm2 robotics maneuvers to necessary support the spacewalkers.

Cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Skripochka set up communications gear ahead of next month's arrival of a Russian resupply ship. The duo also worked on station plumbing tasks before setting atmospheric observation gear.

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https://ria.ru/20191120/1561144306.html

НАСА сообщило о протечке скафандра астронавта при выходе в открытый космос
03:06 20.11.2019

МОСКВА, 20 ноя – РИА Новости. Небольшое количество воды скопилось в правом ботинке американского астронавта Эндрю Моргана во время его работы в открытом космосе 15 ноября, сообщил РИА Новости официальный представитель НАСА.

"Небольшое скопление воды было обнаружено внутри правого ботинка скафандра Эндрю Моргана. Инженеры выясняют первопричину такого отклонения", - сказал он, уточнив, что на график следующих выходов в открытый космос инцидент повлиять не должен.

Морган вместе с астронавтом Европейского космического агентства итальянцем Лукой Пармитано работал за бортом Международной космической станции 15 ноября. Всего в открытом космосе они провели 6 часов 32 минуты. За это время они сняли со спектрометра AMS защитный щит. Это было нужно для того, чтобы во время следующих выходов заняться ремонтом прибора.

Спектрометр AMS был доставлен на станцию в 2011 году. В НАСА сообщали, что три из четырех насосов системы охлаждения прибора вышли из строя. Для ремонта Пармитано и Морган планируют еще три выхода в открытый космос.

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