Новости МКС

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/12/23/iss-daily-summary-report-12232019/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/23/2019

CBEF-L (Cell Biology Experiment Facility – Left) configuration change:

The crew worked on steps to change the CBEF-L configuration from 'G' (sample tray and centrifuge) to 'F' (large centrifuge), but were not able to accomplish all the tasks within the time allocated. The ground is working on plan revisions to accommodate the tasks. CBEF-L is a new JAXA subrack facility, which is an upgraded facility of the original Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS). CBEF-L provides new capabilities with additional new resources such as Full High Definition video interface, Ethernet, 24 VDC power supply, and a larger diameter centrifugal test environment. By using the original CBEF and CBEF-L as one facility for the same experiment, the payload user is provided with an upgraded experimental environment that can handle the processing of more experimental samples for a wider array of experiments.

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Confined Combustion setup:

The crew set up the experiment hardware in the MSG Work Volume to support the Confined Combustion experiment. Confined Combustion examines the behavior of flame as it spreads in differently-shaped confined spaces in microgravity. Flame spread observations are translated into mathematical models for use in understanding the results and applying them to areas with different shapes. In a recent NASA project (Saffire), a large-scale flame spread investigation shows that flames spread more slowly in a large confined space than in a smaller space even if all other environmental conditions are the same (oxygen, pressure, flow speed, etc.). The faster flame spread in smaller chambers is suspected to be due to a combination of thermal expansion during combustion and tunnel flow acceleration. Radiation heat feedback from chamber walls may also be a factor.

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Fluid Shifts Chibis ops:

The crew performed tasks associated with Fluid Shifts imaging with Chibis. Fluid Shifts is a NASA investigation, divided into Dilution Measurements, Baseline Imaging, and Imaging with Chibis. The Chibis hardware is used to perform the Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) part of the experiment. The Fluid Shifts experiment investigates the causes for severe and lasting physical changes to astronaut's eyes. Because the headward fluid shift is a hypothesized contributor to these changes, reversing this fluid shift with a LBNP device is being evaluated as a possible intervention. Results from this study may help to develop preventative measures against lasting changes in vision and prevention of eye damage.

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Food Physiology:

The crew participated in a diet briefing with the Principal Investigator for the investigation. The Integrated Impact of Diet on Human Immune Response, the Gut Microbiota, and Nutritional Status During Adaptation to Spaceflight (Food Physiology) experiment is designed to characterize the key effects of an enhanced spaceflight diet on immune function, the gut microbiome, and nutritional status indicators. These factors are interlinked, but diet is the only one that can be easily and meaningfully altered on Earth or during flight. This investigation aims to document the effect of dietary improvements on human physiology and the ability of those improvements to enhance adaptation to spaceflight.

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Internal Thermal Control System (ITCS) Sampling:

Today, the ISS crew completed the ITCS fluid sampling procedure. The crew accessed the ITCS sampling adapters and took samples of the ITCS fluid from the Lab, Node 2, Node 3 and JEM module. ITCS sampling is used to analyze the current level of NH3 within an ITCS water loop to determine the rate of attrition of OPA within the coolant or whether or not there is an NH3 micro fissure leak across an IFHX.

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Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Snorkel Removal:

The ground teams have been performing at Detailed Test Objective (DTO) that examines using the newly installed CDRA Snorkel device to prevent water bypass into the CDRA device.  Today the ISS completed the removal the CDRA Snorkel and USOS Endoscope (S/N 1002) from the LAB1P6 CCAA Heat Exchanger. These were installed to perform a test of the CDRA Snorkel hardware, but will be removed while the test data is analyzed.

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Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations:

Overnight, Robotic Ground Controllers performed a walkoff and base change to the Node 2 Power Data Grapple Fixture (PDGF). The Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS), then captured the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) PDGF. MSS was positioned over the Dragon trunk and the ROBOs maneuvered the SPDM Arm 2 to stow the empty Battery Charge Discharge Unit (BCDU) Flight Support equipment (FSE) Flight Releasable Attachment Mechanism (FRAM) in the Dragon trunk. Once completed, the Ground Controllers commanded the SPDM Arm2 to release the FRAM fixture and back the robotic system away from the trunk. Finally, MSS was parked.

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Boeing CST-100 (Starliner) Status:

The uncrewed OFT mission completed a successful launch; however, Starliner experienced an issue with the on-board Mission Elapsed Time (MET) data resulting in an off-nominal Orbit Insertion burn. This anomaly prevented the spacecraft from docking with the ISS. The Starliner spacecraft landed at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico on Saturday at 6:58 a.m. CST, within the anticipated landing zone.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/12/24/iss-daily-summary-report-12242019/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/24/2019

CIR/ACME (Combustion Integration Rack/Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments):

In support of the continuing s-Flame investigation, the crew exchanged the ACME Bypass Controller and the ACME Fuel Controller. These controllers allow different flow regimes to be used for the experiment. The purpose of s-Flame is to advance our ability to predict the structure and dynamics, including extinction and instabilities, of both soot-free and sooty flames. The results may contribute to the development of lean-burn engines for improved efficiency and reduced pollutant emissions here on Earth. S-Flame is one of five experiments hosted by CIR/ACME which is designed to study gaseous flames.

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Confined Combustion:

The crew and ground teams worked together to perform test burns on 2 samples. There was some initial difficulty obtaining the desired airflow, but this was corrected by the crew. Confined Combustion examines the behavior of flame as it spreads in differently-shaped confined spaces in microgravity. Flame spread observations are translated into mathematical models for use in understanding the results and applying them to areas with different shapes. In a recent NASA project (Saffire), a large-scale flame spread investigation shows that flames spread more slowly in a large confined space than in a smaller space even if all other environmental conditions are the same (oxygen, pressure, flow speed, etc). The faster flame spread in smaller chambers is suspected to be due to a combination of thermal expansion during combustion and tunnel flow acceleration. Radiation heat feedback from chamber walls may also be a factor.

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Fluid Shifts:

Day 2 of the Chibis ops was performed, closing out the science activities for this Fluid Shifts session. The ground team did experience a recurrence of the OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) system disconnecting from the software, but this occurred after data collection was complete and there were no impacts. Fluid Shifts is a NASA investigation, divided into Dilution Measurements, Baseline Imaging, and Imaging with Chibis. The Chibis hardware is used to perform the Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) part of the experiment. The Fluid Shifts experiment investigates the causes for severe and lasting physical changes to astronaut's eyes. Because the headward fluid shift is a hypothesized contributor to these changes, reversing this fluid shift with a LBNP device is being evaluated as a possible intervention. Results from this study may help to develop preventative measures against lasting changes in vision and prevention of eye damage.

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T2 Monthly Inspection:

As part of regular maintenance to ensure that the T2 exercise device is in good operational condition, the crew inspected all four Snubber Arms for any sign of free play as well as make any necessary adjustments to reduce the free play.

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Common Cabin Air Assembly (CCAA) Preparation:

Today, the crew made an adjustment to the Supply Damper Valve to configure cabin airflow for dual CCAA operations.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/12/26/iss-daily-summary-report-12262019/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/26/2019

Advanced Nanostep:

The crew inserted the Advanced Nano Step Return Bag into MERLIN. Advanced Nano Step, more formally known as Effects of Impurities on Perfection of Protein Crystals, Partition Functions, and Growth Mechanisms, monitors and records how the incorporation of specific impurity molecules affect the development and quality of protein crystals. The crystals grown on the ISS are returned to Earth, and characterized using synchrotron X-ray diffraction. The investigation seeks to improve on the quality and success rate of crystals grown in microgravity.

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Confined Combustion:

The crew performed fabric sample ignitions with the black baffles installed in the system. Confined Combustion examines the behavior of flame as it spreads in differently-shaped confined spaces in microgravity. Flame spread observations are translated into mathematical models for use in understanding the results and applying them to areas with different shapes. In the recent NASA Saffire project, a large-scale flame spread investigation shows that flames spread more slowly in a large confined space than in a smaller space even if all other environmental conditions are the same (oxygen, pressure, flow speed, etc). The faster flame spread in smaller chambers is suspected to be due to a combination of thermal expansion during combustion and tunnel flow acceleration. Radiation heat feedback fr om chamber walls may also be a factor.

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Genes In Space-6 (GIS-6):

The crew performed the steps to initiate the GIS-6 Freeze and Fly 2 run 1. Today's session will help confirm the success of a previous sequence insertion session, as well as attempting to identify specific types of fungi present in the sample. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage caused by increased exposure to radiation can affect the long-term health of astronauts. Genes in Space-6 determines the optimal DNA repair mechanisms that cells use in the spaceflight environment. The investigation evaluates the entire process in space for the first time by inducing DNA damage in cells and assessing mutation and repair at the molecular level using the miniPCR and the Biomolecule Sequencer tools aboard the space station.

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JEM Water Recovery System (JWRS):

The crew checked the simulant urine bag, then re-inserted it into the JWRS unit.  During this activity, the crew noted the presence of a bubble at a location wh ere it could have been interfering with fluid flow through a Quick Disconnect (QD). They were able to successfully remove the bubble from this location. The JWRS demonstration will generate potable water from urine using some different, and possibly more efficient, technologies than the water reclamation currently in use on the ISS. In the past on manned spacecraft, urine and waste water were collected and stored, or vented overboard. For long-term space missions, however, water supply could become a limiting factor. Demonstrating the function of this water recovery system on orbit contributes to updating the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) to support astronauts on the space station and future exploration missions.

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SpX-19 Cargo Operations:

In preparation for the SpX-19 unberth and return to the ground, the ISS crew took the opportunity today work on Cargo transfer operations. The ISS crew, working off a Cargo Transfer list, packed and transferred a variety cargo items on the Dragon vehicle.

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BEAM Cargo Operations:

BEAM is currently being used for long-term stowage to help reduce stowage overflow in PMM and elsewhere in nominal ISS stowage locations. Some of the hardware previously stowed in BEAM is due for return or use, so the ISS crew ingressed and removed items for return (ex: HELIOS payload is being returned on SpX-19) or disposal. In addition to retrieving items from BEAM, the crew also backfilled these locations with additional hardware for long term stowage.

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Main Bus Switching Unit (MBSU)/Battery Discharging/Charging Unit (BDCU) Packing:

With the SpX-19 unberth approaching, the ISS crew prepared both the MBSU and BDCU (previously failed) for return to the ground. The crew reconfigured a removed BCDU and packed into an 8.0 Cargo Transfer Bag (CTB) for return to the ground for a failure investigation. In addition, the crew removed the MBSU from the JEM ORU Xfer I/F and installed the Stanchion Cover on an MBSU for protection during I-Level Maintenance or IVA stowage. The MBSU was placed in a 10.0 CTB and packed with foam for stowage and return.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2019/12/27/space-biology-and-fire-research-as-station-orbits-higher/

Space Biology and Fire Research as Station Orbits Higher

Mark Garcia
Posted Dec 27, 2019 at 10:52 am


NASA astronaut Christina Koch handles media bags that enable the manufacturing of organ-like tissues using the BioFabrication Facility, a 3-D biological printer.

The Expedition 61 crew is learning how to live and work in space and researching ways to adapt to long-term human spaceflight. Meanwhile, the International Space Station is orbiting higher today to support Russian spacecraft activities planned for 2020.

Rodents are being studied aboard the orbiting lab today since their physiology is similar to humans and reacts the same way to microgravity. NASA Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan set up the Life Sciences Glovebox to research therapies that may prevent space-caused muscle and bone loss in mice. Commander Luca Parmitano and Flight Engineer Jessica Meir supported the research activities cleaning the rodent habitats and feeding the mice.

Safety in a spacecraft is crucial for the success of long-term mission to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Combustion research on the station helps scientists understand how a variety of materials burn and how flames expand in weightlessness. NASA Flight Engineer Christina Koch used the Microgravity Science Glovebox today observing how different fabrics burn under controlled conditions. Results could improve fire safety on Earth and in space.

Veteran cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Skripochka conducted a variety of space research in the orbital lab's Russian segment. The duo partnered together in the morning for an exercise study. Skvortsov also explored ways to detect micrometeoroid impacts on the station. Skripochka routed and installed cables supporting a study to observe and forecast Earth catastrophes.

Overnight, a docked Progress 74 cargo craft fired its engines in a sequence of two burns raising the space station's orbit. The orbital maneuvers set the stage for upcoming Soyuz crew ship and Progress cargo craft missions scheduled in 2020.

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А зачем весь этот год задирают высоту МКС ? Раньше просто восстанавливали.
Солнце спокойно, атмосфера не разбухает.
Вот, данные по TLE

[Старый]

Наверно для экономии топлива. Солнце спокойно, радиация не опасна, можно летать повыше. 

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Назло пендосам. Чтобы всякие Старлайнеры не смогли долететь  

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Фото: Олег Скрипочка / Роскосмос
Тренировки на бортовом тренажере по ручному управляемому спуску


Фото: Олег Скрипочка / Роскосмос
Тренировки на бортовом тренажере по ручному управляемому спуску


Фото: Олег Скрипочка / Роскосмос
Тренировки на бортовом тренажере по ручному управляемому спуску

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 Luca Parmitano‏ @astro_luca 21 ч. назад

I have been waiting, patiently, for mesospheric clouds to make their ephemeral appearance in the high skies. And I was not at all disappointed by their ethereal, ever-changing beauty. #MissionBeyond

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 Jessica Meir‏ @Astro_Jessica 28 дек.

We spend most of our time in space doing #science & maintenance, not looking out the window! Using yeast as a model organism, the Genes in Space-6 study evaluates #DNA repair mechanisms. As increased radiation can damage our DNA, it's important to the health of space travelers.

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С Новым 2020 годом!

Роскосмос ТВ

30 дек. 2019 г.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/IPvyUcGrX4E (2:00)

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на странице "Роскосмоса" в Facebook.

"Экипаж Международной космической станции уже нарядил ёлку на борту, украсил модули и готовится встретить Новый год!" – говорится в записи.

На кадрах видна нарисованная на плакате елка, висящий рядом новогодний сапожок, а также еще одна ель парит в невесомости. Часть модуля украшена новогодней мишурой.

В настоящее время на МКС находятся россияне Александр Скворцов и Олег Скрипочка, американцы Кристина Кук, Эндрю Морган и Джессика Меир, а также итальянец Лука Пармитано.

Ранее радио Sputnik сообщало, что ученые из Самары придумали, как удешевить доставку грузов на МКС.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/12/27/iss-daily-summary-report-12272019/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/27/2019

Confined Combustion:

The crew continued the test sessions using fabric and acrylic samples. The crew was very active in the investigation and performed the ignitions, gave visual observations of the flames, and adjusted the fan speed and other parameters as-needed. Confined Combustion examines the behavior of flame as it spreads in differently-shaped confined spaces in microgravity. Flame spread observations are translated into mathematical models for use in understanding the results and applying them to areas with different shapes. In a recent NASA project (Saffire), a large-scale flame spread investigation shows that flames spread more slowly in a large confined space than in a smaller space even if all other environmental conditions are the same (oxygen, pressure, flow speed, etc). The faster flame spread in smaller chambers is suspected to be due to a combination of thermal expansion during combustion and tunnel flow acceleration. Radiation heat feedback from chamber walls may also be a factor.

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ISS Experience astronaut log:

The crew participated in an astronaut log recording session. Among some of the items discussed were the effects of spaceflight on human eyesight, sound in space, the current mission and training to prepare for it, etc.  The ISS Experience creates a virtual reality film documenting daily life aboard the ISS. The 8 to 10 minute videos created from footage taken during the six-month investigation cover different aspects of crew life, execution of science aboard the station, and the international partnerships involved. The ISS Experience uses a Z-CAM V1 Pro Cinematic Virtual Reality (VR) 360-degree camera with nine 190° fisheye lenses.

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Rodent Research-19:

In support of the continuing RR-19 science session, the crew performed routine activities including habitat restocks and access unit cleaning. Mighty Mice in Space: Preclinical Evaluation of a Broad Spectrum Myostatin Inhibitor to Prevent Muscle and Bone Loss Due to Disuse uses rodent models on the ISS to investigate the potential benefits of targeting the myostatin (MSTN) and activin signaling pathways to prevent skeletal muscle and bone loss during spaceflight. It also looks at the effect on the recovery of muscle and bone following return to Earth. This research could provide valuable preclinical data to support clinical trials for MSTN therapies for a wide range of conditions that affect muscle and bone health. Such research is particularly important for conditions that involve disuse muscle atrophy (muscle wasting due to immobility or lessened activity)—for example, patients recovering from hip fracture surgery, intensive care patients, and the elderly.

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SPHERES-ReSwarm prep:

The crew located the batteries needed for next week's SPHERES-ReSwarm session.  Unfortunately, due to adapter issues, charging was not able to be performed on any of the batteries and the ReSwarm session next week will be aborted. Due to software license issues, it will not be possible to reschedule the session, which was intended to be a continuation of partially complete science objectives from previous sessions. Swarms of small spacecraft are expected to become feasible in the near future, creating a new range of capabilities for Earth and space observation missions. The ReSwarm control algorithms are applicable to swarms of small to femto-spacecraft. They scale easily with the formation size and remain applicable to multiple mission scenarios.

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Lab Port 6 (LAB1P6) Common Cabin Air Assembly (CCAA) Components Remove and Replace (R&R):

The crew completed replacement of the degraded LAB1P6 CCAA Heat Exchanger and Water Separator with on-orbit spares. After the R&R, the crew had some trouble attaching the degraded Heat Exchanger to the Flight Support Equipment (FSE) needed for return. Ground teams are assessing a forward plan to configure the Heat Exchanger for return. The CCAA is the primary component responsible for the control of temperature and humidity in the USOS segment and consists of a fan, a condensing heat exchanger, an air/water separator, temperature and liquid sensors, and electrical controlling hardware.

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ISS Reboost:

Last night, the ISS performed a nominal reboost using the Progress 74P Mid-Ring thrusters. 74P is docked to DC1-Nadir. This reboost is one in a series of reboosts targeting conditions for the 2020 Russian Visiting Vehicle plan.

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[anik]

Олег написал:
А зачем весь этот год задирают высоту МКС?

Вот не читаете вы журнал "Русский космос" Госкорпорации "Роскосмос", а в его пилотном номере руководитель полётом российского сегмента МКС Владимир Соловьёв всё объяснил: "Кстати, в настоящее время мы разрабатываем план, чтобы поднять Международную космическую станцию на высоту 420 км для подготовки к началу очередного цикла солнечной активности".

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2019/12/30/crew-packing-dragon-cargo-craft-and-researching-flames-in-space/

Crew Packing Dragon Cargo Craft and Researching Flames in Space

Mark Garcia
Posted Dec 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm


The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station on Dec. 8, 2019.

A U.S. cargo craft is getting ready to depart the International Space Station early next week loaded with research results and degraded hardware for analysis on Earth. Meanwhile, the Expedition 61 crew explored a variety of space phenomena including how flames spread in weightlessness.

The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship is being configured for its departure on Jan. 5 after a month attached to the Harmony module. Dragon will be released from the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm on Sunday at 9:41 p.m. EST and splashdown in the Pacific off the coast California a few hours later.

NASA Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan is leading the packing activities today with assistance from fellow NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch. The trio will be preserving and loading finalized experiment results inside Dragon. Obsolete hardware exposed to the harshness of space will also be returned to Earth for engineering inspections.

3-D surround video recordings of station science operations has been ongoing aboard the orbiting lab for months and today was no exception. Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) set up the unique video camera this morning to record him and Koch as they worked on combustion research. The duo burned acrylic and fabric samples in the Microgravity Science Glovebox to help scientists understand how flames expand in space to increase fire safety.

Parmitano and Meir also partnered together in the afternoon for life support maintenance tasks. The duo checked out hardware inside the U.S. Destiny laboratory module that condenses water vapor from air.

Cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Skripochka spent Monday dividing their time between setting up communications gear and studying Russian science. The duo activated video hardware and explored advanced imaging techniques for locating targets on Earth to photograph.

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Трансляция отстыковки Дракона от МКС

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

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JANUARY

January 5, Sunday
9:15 p.m. – Coverage of the release of the SpaceX/Dragon cargo craft from the International Space Station; release scheduled at 9:41 p.m. EST (All Channels)

Начало трансляции 6 января 2020 г. в 02:15 UTC / 05:15 ДМВ
Отстыковка запланирована на 6 января 2020 г. в 02:41 UTC / 05:41 ДМВ

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О трансляции предстоящих выходов в открытый космос по американской программе

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

NASA Television Upcoming Events
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ALL TIMES EASTERN U.S. TIME​

JANUARY

January 15, Wednesday
5:30 a.m. – Coverage of International Space Station Expedition 61 U.S. spacewalk #62 to continue replacement of batteries on the P6 truss (Meir and Koch); spacewalk scheduled to begin at 7:10 a.m. EST (All Channels)

January 20, Monday
5:30 a.m. – Coverage of International Space Station Expedition 61 U.S. spacewalk #63 to complete replacement of batteries on the P6 truss (Meir and Koch); spacewalk scheduled to begin at 7:10 a.m. EST (All Channels)

January 25, Saturday
5:30 a.m. – Coverage of International Space Station Expedition 61 U.S. spacewalk #64 to complete repairs to the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (Morgan and Parmitano); spacewalk scheduled to begin at 7:10 a.m. EST (All Channels)

EVA62-64: 15, 20 и 25 января. Начало трансляции в 10:30 UTC / 13:30 ДМВ

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https://ria.ru/20191231/1563036597.html

Космонавтам дали отдохнуть в Новый год и на Рождество
03:27 31.12.2019

МОСКВА, 31 дек - РИА Новости. Российский экипаж Международной космической станции получит не один, а два выходных дня во время новогодних праздников, рассказали РИА Новости в пресс-службе "Роскосмоса".

"Выходные 1 и 7 января, в остальные дни космонавты работают по штатному расписанию", - сказали в госкорпорации.

Ранее СМИ сообщали, что у космонавтов будет только один выходной - 1 января - в Новый год. Теперь к нему российская сторона добавила выходной день в Рождество.

Российская и американская стороны по желанию самих космонавтов могут добавлять за полугодовую экспедицию в дополнение к обычным выходным дням по два праздничных дня для своего национального экипажа.

В настоящее время на МКС совершают полет россияне Александр Скворцов и Олег Скрипочка, американцы Кристина Кук, Эндрю Морган и Джессика Меир, а также итальянец Лука Пармитано.

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https://www.militarynews.ru/story.asp?rid=1&nid=524612&lang=RU

Экипаж МКС встретит Новый год 15 раз
       Москва. 31 декабря. ИНТЕРФАКС - Экипаж Международной космической станции (МКС) встретит Новый год 15 раз, сообщили "Интерфаксу" в "Роскосмосе".
      "1 января 2020 года космонавты пролетят за сутки 15 полных суточных витков. По московскому времени они встретят Новый год над Тихим океаном, по Гринвичу - над Сибирью в районе озера Байкал, по времени Хьюстона - над Атлантическим океаном", - сказали в пресс-службе госкорпорации.
       В отличие от остальных россиян, которые начнут отдыхать вечером 31 декабря, а выйдут на работу лишь 9 января, российский экипаж МКС получит лишь два выходных: Александр Скворцов и Олег Скрипочка смогут отдохнуть только в первый день нового года и на православное Рождество.
      "Выходные 1 и 7 января, в остальные дни космонавты работают по штатному расписанию", - сообщили в "Роскосмосе".
       Накануне российские космонавты пожелали землянам в 2020 году укреплять дружбу и развивать отношения между странами, несмотря на политическую конъюнктуру.
       К Новому году станцию украсили: на стенах разместили новогодние украшения, искусственные снежинки, кроме того, экипаж с недавно прибывшим космическим грузовиком получил новогодние подарки и угощение, в частности цитрусовые: апельсины и мандарины.

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https://ria.ru/20191231/1563037468.html

МОСКВА, 31 дек - РИА Новости. Два "женских" выхода в открытый космос планируется выполнить с борта Международной космической станции в январе, сообщил РИА Новости представитель НАСА.
Первый в истории выход двух женщин в открытый космос состоялся в октябре с участием американок Кристины Кук и Джессики Меир.
По словам представителя НАСА, на 15 и 20 января намечаются выходы Кук и Меир для завершения работ по замене аккумуляторных батарей снаружи станции. Ранее сообщалось, что эти выходы были отложены с октября из-за проблем с одним из блоков зарядки-разрядки батареи.
Кроме того, представитель НАСА сказал, что 25 января в открытый космос предстоит выйти итальянцу Луке Пармитано и американцу Эндрю Моргану для окончания ремонта системы охлаждения магнитного альфа-спектрометра AMS-02.
В начале декабря руководитель по интеграции операций на МКС в НАСА Кенни Тодд сообщил, что агентство намерено успеть совершить три выхода до того, как экипаж МКС сократится с шести до трех человек в феврале. На 6 февраля запланировано приземление пилотируемого корабля "Союз МС-13" с россиянином Александром Скворцовым, Пармитано и Кук. Тодд объяснил это нежеланием НАСА проводить выходы при наличии только трех человек на станции...