Medical Proteomics: The crew performed a blood collection in support of the JAXA Medical Proteomics investigation which evaluates changes of proteins in blood serum, bone and skeletal muscles after space flight, and also supports identification of osteopenia-related proteins. By combining research results for space mice, astronauts and ground patients, proteins related to osteopenia can be identified using the latest proteome analysis technique. It is anticipated that the use of the marker proteins related to osteopenia will be of benefit in the future for assessing the health of astronauts as well as osteoporosis patients on ground.
RADI-N2 (Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutrons): The crew deployed 6 detectors in the NOD3F3 Rack location, one detector in the crew member sleeping area and one detector in pouch to be worn by the crew. The objective of this Canadian Space Agency investigation is to better characterize the ISS neutron environment, define the risk posed to the crew members’ health, and provide the data necessary to develop advanced protective measures for future spaceflight. It has been recognized that neutrons make up a significant fraction (10-30%) of the biologically effective radiation exposure in low-Earth orbit. The bubble detectors used in the investigation are designed detect neutrons and ignore all other radiation.
Vection: The crew deployed the Vection support hardware (including the Free-float restraint system), performed the experiment sessions, then stowed the hardware. The experiment sessions are broken into three tasks consisting of Orientation Perception, Relative Height (Motion Processing), and Depth Perception (Vection). The objective of The Effect of Long Duration Hypogravity on the Perception of Self-Motion (Vection) study is to determine to what extent an astronaut’s ability to visually interpret motion, orientation, and distance may be disrupted in a microgravity environment; how it may adapt, and how it may be changed upon return to Earth. Multiple experimental time points inflight and upon return to Earth allows for the adaptation and recovery process to be investigated.
Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations: The crew completed the following activities in preparation for this Friday’s scheduled EVA:
- Charged 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Li-Ion batteries
- Tool config
- Procedures review
- Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG) review
- EMU resize/relocation
- EMU Enhanced Caution and Warning System (ECWS) On-Board Training (OBT)
- Procedures review
Overnight, two of the old Nickel Hydride (NiH2) batteries were robotically removed from the Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA) slots 1 and 3. One was installed to the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) temporary platform (side 3) and the second was installed into one of the External Pallet’s three open slots. The first Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery has been removed from the External Pallet (EP) and installed into IEA 4A1A slot 3. Prior to the EVA on Friday, a total of four NiH2 batteries will be removed and three Li-ion batteries that arrived on HTV-7 will be installed on the 4A IEA.
Completed Task List Activities:
- P/TV Node 1 camcorder reconfig – parts 1 & 2
- Toilet funnel eval big picture words
Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- EVA prep support
- EVA robotics
Look Ahead:
Wednesday, 03/20 (GMT 079):
Payloads:
- Behavioral Core Measure
- ISS HAM pass
- Lighting Effects
- JAXA blood collection
- MUSES server vent clean
- Standard Measures
- Time Perception
Systems:
- OBT emergency hardware familiarization
- EVA preparations
- tool config
- tool audit
- photo/TV camera config
- SAFER rescue practice using VR trainer
Thursday, 03/21 (GMT 080):
Payloads:
- AstroPi
- LSG fan cable swap
- Standard Measures
Systems:
- EVA prep
- Equipment Lock prep
- Procedures review
- GoPro setup
- iPad prep
- Hatch seal inspection
- JEM stowage consolidation
Today’s Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- KORREKTSIYA. Starting Accelerometry
- Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency Generic HRF Centrifuge Frozen Blood Collection 25 Minutes – Subject
- Reminder 1 Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency Generic Frozen Blood Collection
- Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency Generic HRF Centrifuge Frozen Blood Collection – Operator
- Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency Generic HRF Centrifuge Frozen Blood Collection Configuration
- Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency Generic HRF Centrifuge Frozen Blood Collection Spin Conclude
- Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency Sample MELFI Retrieval and Insertion
- ВКС Laptops Antivirus software checkout
- Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency Generic HRF Centrifuge Frozen Blood Collection Conclude And Stow
- KORREKTSIYA. Log Entry of Liquids and Food (Medicine) Intake
- MORNING PREPARATION WORK
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Tool Configuring
- ISS Crew Orientation
- Preventive Maintenance of SM Ventilation Subsystem. Group В1
- COSMOCARD. Closeout Ops. Tagup with specialists
- Preventive Maintenance of MRM1 Passive Docking Assembly (АСП) and Soyuz 742 Active Docking Assembly [ACA] Hatch Sealing Mechanisms
- Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Waste Water Bag (WWB) Changeout
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) IMAK Stow Update
- Soyuz 742 Transfers and IMS Ops
- Vection Hardware Deployment
- Vection Crew Member Training
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Review
- Vection Experiment Session
- EVA-LLB-SWAP
- Filling (separation) of ЕДВ (КОВ) for Elektron or ЕДВ-СВ
- LLB Charge Init
- VECTION Hardware Teardown
- Virtual Reality Training (VRT) Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER)
- Portable Onboard Computers (POC) Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG) Software Review
- Replacement of ИК0501 CO2 filter unit (БФ)
- Countermeasures System (CMS) Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Exercise Session
- Marrow Hardware Consolidate
- Vection Flash Drive Stow
- Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Water Recovery System (WRS) Sample Analysis
- Food Acceptability Questionnaire
- ISS Crew Adaptation
- Handover of Increment 59 Crew
- Lighting Effects Visual Performance Tests GLA Setting
- Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Resize
- MRM1 Fan Screen Cleaning (Group B)
- KORREKTSIYA. Log Entry of Liquids and Food (Medicine) Intake
- Extravehicular Activity Mobility Unit (EMU) Enhanced Caution and Warning System (ECWS) On-Board Training
- Space Automated Bioproduct Lab, CO2 Incubator Swap
- MATRYOSHKA-R. Prep and Initialization of Bubble-Dosimeter Detectors
- Actiwatch Plus Evaluation Display Check
- MELFI Overview OBT
- Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutrons Hardware Handover
- MATRYOSHKA-R. Handover of BUBBLE-dosimeters to USOS
- Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutrons
- MATRYOSHKA-R. BUBBLE-dosimeter initialization and deployment for exposure
- Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Sample Data Record
- СКПФ1, СКПФ2 Dust Filter Replacement and MRM1 Gas-Liquid Heat Exchanger (ГЖТ) Cleaning
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Conference
- Crew Time for ISS Adaptation and Orientation
- Extravehicular Activity Mobility Unit (EMU) Enhanced Caution and Warning System (ECWS) On-Board Training
- Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Swap
- Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency Generic Frozen Blood Collection Setup First time
- Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Installation of video equipment, opening FCF upper door, installation of CIR rack timer
- Countermeasures System (CMS) Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Exercise Session
- ISS Crew Adaptation
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT)