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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2017/09/11/iss-daily-summary-report-9112017/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 9/11/2017
Posted on September 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm by HQ.

Lung Tissue Operations and Removal:

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On Saturday, the crew took samples and fixed media in the Tissue Bags, before inserting them in to a Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). After completing the experiment, the crew disassembled the Lung Tissue hardware in the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG). The Lung Tissue investigation uses the microgravity environment of space to test strategies for growing new lung tissue. Using the latest bioengineering techniques, the Lung Tissue experiment cultures different types of lung cells in controlled conditions onboard the ISS. The cells are grown in a specialized framework that supplies them with critical growth factors so that scientists can observe how gravity affects growth and specialization as cells become new lung tissue.

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Tropical Cyclone Irma:

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On Sunday, the crew configured the cameras in the Cupola and took a third set of pictures of Hurricane Irma. This is the first time the Tropical Cyclone investigation has captured three sets of pictures from the same storm. Last week, Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 for three days with maximum sustained wind at 185 miles per hour (mph). The Tropical Cyclone investigation is used to capture images of tropical cyclones and hurricanes that are rated at Category 3 or greater on the Saffir-Simpson scale. A pseudo-stereoscopic method is used to determine the altitudes of the cloud tops near the center (eye) of a cyclone by precisely tracking the apparent positions of cloud features with respect to the Earth and how those positions change over time as an observer (the ISS in this case) passes over the storm. The photographic images will be used to demonstrate that pseudo-spectroscopy can be used to measure the cloud altitudes to sufficient precision so that, when combined with other remote-sensing data, an accurate determination of the intensity of hurricane or cyclone can be made.

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Lighting Effects:

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Over the weekend and this morning, the crew provided sleep log entries for the Lighting Effects investigation. The light bulbs on the ISS are being replaced with a new system designed for improved crew health and wellness. Fluorescent bulbs are being replaced with solid-state light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that have adjustable intensity and color. Investigators will determine if the new lights improve crew circadian rhythms, sleep, and cognitive performance. Results from this investigation also have implications for people on Earth who use electric lights.

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Multi-Omics-Mouse:

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Today the crew transferred the Mouse Cage Units with the mice from the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) to the Glove Box and performed routine maintenance operations by exchanging the waste collecting equipment, odor filters, and food cartridges. Several studies have reported space flight effects on the human immune system, but the relationship between microbiota and immune dysfunction during flight remains unclear. In the Multi-Omics-Mouse investigation, food with and without fructooligosaccharides (FOS) will be used as prebiotics, to determine if they improve the gut environment and immune function. After the flight, researchers will analyze the gut environment (microbiota and metabolites) and immune system of the mice by multi-omics analysis.

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Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Control Box Replacement:

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Earlier today, the crew began the 2nd of 6 suites of LMM enhancements to support upcoming ACE-T6 operations. While conducting the FIR LMM Control Box replacement, the crew could not reconnect the power and data cables to complete installation of the new control box. The clocking of the connectors on the new Control Box appeared to be different than those of the Control Box that was removed, which caused the two cables to interfere with one another to the point of precluding connection of either cable. The FIR rack was closed in a safe configuration and the cables remain disconnected. A forward plan is being worked to address the clocking issue. The other enhancements in the suite can be performed independent of this anomaly. The next activity (part 3) is scheduled for Thursday. The Light Microscopy Module (LMM) is a modified commercial, highly flexible, state-of-the-art light imaging microscope facility that provides researchers with powerful diagnostic hardware and software onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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MELFI (Minus Eighty Degree Laboratory Freezer for ISS) Electronic Unit Removal:

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Last week, the crew was scheduled to remove the failed Electronic Unit (EU) from MELFI-1, to return that EU and another previously failed EU on SpX-12. A spare EU was scheduled to be installed in MELFI-1, bringing that facility back to an operational state. However, during the removal, fluid buildup was found on one of the connectors and the activity was suspended pending development of a cleanup procedure. Today the crew collected samples of the buildup before cleaning, removing, and packing the EU for return.  The MELFI is a cold storage unit that maintains experiment samples at ultra-cold temperatures until those samples can be returned to the ground for analysis.

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Марк Ванде Хай отвечает на вопросы учащихся Миннесоты в прямом эфире
 
 

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2017/09/13/iss-daily-summary-report-9132017/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 9/13/2017
Posted on September 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm by HQ.

52 Soyuz (52S) Dock:

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52S launched fr om the Baikonur Cosmodrome this evening, and docked to the ISS bringing Misurkin, Acaba, and Vande Hei to the ISS. Docking to the Mini Research Module-2 (MRM-2) module was completed at 09:55 PM CDT with hatch opening at 12:08 AM CDT. The arrival of 52S increased the ISS crew complement fr om 3 to 6 crewmembers.

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Fine Motor Skills (FMS):

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The crew performed a FMS session this morning. The FMS experiment is executed on a touchscreen tablet, wh ere the crew performs a series of interactive tasks. The investigation studies how fine motor skills are affected by long-term microgravity exposure, different phases of microgravity adaptation, and sensorimotor recovery after returning to Earth gravity. The goal of FMS is to answer how fine motor performance in microgravity trend/vary over the duration of a six-month and year-long space mission; how fine motor performance on orbit compare with that of a closely matched participant on Earth; and how performance trend/vary before and after gravitational transitions, including the periods of early flight adaptation, and very early/near immediate post-flight periods.

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Multi-Omics Mouse:

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Today the crew collected samples for later analysis in support of the Multi-Omics Mouse investigation. Several studies have reported space flight effects on the human immune system, but the relationship between microbiota and immune dysfunction during flight remains unclear. In the Multi-Omics-Mouse investigation, food with and without fructooligosaccharides (FOS) will be used as prebiotics, to determine if they improve the gut environment and immune function. After the flight, researchers will analyze the gut environment (microbiota and metabolites) and immune system of the mice by multi-omics analysis.

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NanoRacks Module 9:

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The crew conducted the fourth operations session of NanoRacks Module 9 by activating mixture tubes in support of the NanoRacks-National Center for Earth and Space Science-Casper (NanoRacks-NCESSE-Casper) investigation. NCESSE supports various schools and student-designed experiments that address challenges of living and working in space. The program is also a key initiative for U.S. science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), which strives to educate and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers to work on the space program.

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Rodent Research 9 (RR-9):

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The crew configured single stowage lockers to accommodate rodent habitats returning on SpX-12. The RR-9 experiment studies how microgravity affects the immune systems, muscles and bones of rodents during extended stays aboard the ISS. After approximately 30 days aboard the ISS, the mice will be returned to Earth wh ere scientists on the ground will study how their time in space has affected various tissues, including brain, muscle, heart, joint, the eyes and the immune system.

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Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Latching End Effector A (LEE A) Survey:

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Today, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and maneuvered the SSRMS to perform a survey of the LEE A latches using the P1 Lower Outboard (LOOB) External High Definition Camera (EHDC). No signs of damage was seen during the survey. The Robotics Ground Controllers also performed checkouts of LEE A in preparation for re-grappling SpaceX Dragon 12 on GMT Day 257 and of the Mobile Base System (MBS) Payload/Orbit Replaceable Unit (ORU) Accommodation (POA) in preparation for the LEE-A/POA swap during the Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) on GMT 278. Both the LEE A and the POA checkouts were nominal. MSS performance today was also nominal.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2017/09/14/iss-daily-summary-report-9142017/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 9/14/2017
Posted on September 14, 2017 at 4:00 pm by HQ.

iPad Operating System (iOS) Upgrade:

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Today the crew connected the iPad Air 2 to an Space Station Computer (SSC), allowing ground controllers to update the operating system.

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Dragon Departure Preparations:

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Today the crew completed a computer based training session to review the Dragon departure documentation and a Robotic Onboard Trainer (ROBoT) session which included two simulated Dragon release runs.

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Commercial Orbital Transport Services (COTS) UHF Communication Unit (CUCU) Checkout:

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In preparation for the upcoming SpaceX-12 unberth and release, the crew coordinated with ground teams to activate the CUCU System and perform a Crew Command Panel (CCP) checkout. The backup CCP unit was installed and checked out successfully, so the activity to change back to the prime CCP was aborted. CCP and CUCU provides a command and telemetry communications link between ISS and Dragon during free flight operations in the vicinity of ISS.

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Lighting Effects:

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Upon wakeup, the 51S subject provided a sleep log entry, and conducted a series of 3 Cognition tests throughout the day. The subject also completed 3 of 4 urine collections, which are divided within a 24-hour period. The fourth sample will be collected tomorrow morning. Each sample is stowed in the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI) for freezing until their return and analysis. The Lighting Effects experiment hopes to better quantify and qualify how lighting can effect habitability of spacecraft. The light bulbs on the ISS are being replaced with a new system designed for improved crew health and wellness. The Lighting Effects investigation studies the impact of the change fr om fluorescent light bulbs to solid-state light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with adjustable intensity and color and aims to determine if the new lights can improve crew circadian rhythms, sleep, and cognitive performance. Results from this investigation also have major implications for people on Earth who use electric lights.

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Gould Tribute Video:

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Today, a crewmember recorded a self-shooting video to pay tribute to Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. This video message will be part of a tribute concert by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on September 22, in honor of Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, who would have turned 85 on September 25. Gould represented Canada on the "Golden Record" on board both Voyager 1 and 2. The video will also be promoted on social media.

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Spaceborne Computer Installation and Checkout:

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The crew installed the Spaceborne Computer hardware into side-by-side EXPRESS Rack locker locations, configured the power, data, and thermal connections to the rack, before photographing the configuration and transferring the photos for downlink. Spaceborne Computer intends to run a year-long experiment of high performance commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computer system on the International Space Station (ISS). During high radiation events, verify if the systems can still operate correctly by lowering their power, and therefore, speed. This research helps scientists identify ways of using software to protect ISS computers without expensive, time-consuming or bulky protective shielding.

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Advanced Research Thermal Passive Exchange (ARTE) Thermal Exchange Setup and Hardware Stow:

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The crew completed the 2nd experiment run of the ARTE Thermal Exchange investigation. The Thermal Exchange hardware was installed in the MSG work volume, and the data was transferred from the SD card to the SSC for downlink. The hardware was then removed and stowed from the MSG. The ARTE Thermal Exchange investigation is sponsored by the Italian Space Agency (ASI); and studies the performance of a new type of heat pipe, which is a passive, low-weight device used to increase a material's heat transfer capability. The investigation researches a new technology, called Axially Grooved Heat Pipes, which could be integrated into existing spacecraft, as well as used for future missions.

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MagVector:

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The crew completed closeout and clean-up activities for the 13th experiment run of the MagVector investigation that began last week. The European Space Agency (ESA) MagVector investigation studies how Earth's magnetic field interacts with an electrical conductor. Using extremely sensitive magnetic sensors placed around and above a conductor, researchers can gain insight into ways that the magnetic field influences how conductors work. This research not only helps improve future International Space Station experiments and electrical experiments, but it could offer insights into how magnetic fields influence electrical conductors in general, the backbone of our technology.

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NanoRack Platforms-1 Module Removal:

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The crew removed NanoRacks Modules 67 and 72 from NanoRacks Platform-1 for return on SpaceX-12.

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• NanoRack Module 67: NanoRacks-NDC-Ames for Space-Bacteria Testing determines whether bacteria mutate at a different rate in the microgravity environment of space. The experiments extend previous work on virulence in space by exposing different batches of bacteria to toxins known to cause mutations. Automated equipment tests and photographs batches of bacteria contained within different concentrations of toxins so that the observed mutation rates can be compared with those observed from control groups on Earth.
• NanoRack Module 72: NanoRacks-CUBERIDER-1 (NanoRacks-CR-1) is an educational module that runs on computer code written by 9th and 10th graders. Students program sensors on NanoRacks-CR-1 to record data on the microgravity environment and conduct tests aboard the station and then send results back to Earth. Through this investigation, students devise their own experiments and experience space science firsthand.
  

The NanoRack Platform is a multipurpose research facility that supports NanoRacks Modules by providing power and data transfer capabilities to operate investigations in microgravity.

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Rodent Research 9 (RR-9):

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To prepare for RR-9 Live Animal Return (LAR) activities, the crew will participated in a crew conference they setup and powered on the LAR transporters returning on SpX-12. The RR-9 experiment studies how microgravity affects the immune systems, muscles and bones of rodents during extended stays aboard the ISS. After approximately 30 days aboard the ISS, the mice will be returned to Earth wh ere scientists on the ground will study how their time in space has affected various tissues, including brain, muscle, heart, joint, the eyes and the immune system.

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Tangolab-1 Card Cube Removal:

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The crew removed two cards from the TangoLab-1 facility and ins erted them in to the Space Automated Bio-product Lab (SABL). The cards contain one experiment to study genetic mutations in fruit flies and one to study Carbon Dioxide scrubbing in cactus. TangoLab-1 is a reconfigurable general research facility designed for microgravity research and development and pilot manufacturing aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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Polar Sample Transfer from MELFI:

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The crew transferred samples from MELFI-1 and MELFI-2 to the four returning Polars using -32°C Ice Bricks and a Double Coldbag in preparation for SpaceX-12 descent.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2017/09/15/iss-daily-summary-report-9152017/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 9/15/2017
Posted on September 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm by HQ.

Node 1 Communication:

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Ground teams utilized the video conferencing system to patch Space to Ground channel 2 (S/G2) to an SSC in Node 1, and asked the crew to confirm that S/G2 voice was audible in Node 1. Two separate configurations were tested, and both were confirmed to be audible. Neither video nor return (ISS calling the ground) audio was enabled. The ability to hear S/G2 calls in Node 1 has been a highly desired function.

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Lighting Effects:

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Upon wakeup, the 51S subject provided a sleep log entry, and conducted the last of four urine collections, that were divided within a 24-hour period. The sample was stowed in the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI) for freezing until their return and analysis. The Lighting Effects experiment hopes to better quantify and qualify how lighting can effect habitability of spacecraft. The light bulbs on the ISS are being replaced with a new system designed for improved crew health and wellness. The Lighting Effects investigation studies the impact of the change fr om fluorescent light bulbs to solid-state light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with adjustable intensity and color and aims to determine if the new lights can improve crew circadian rhythms, sleep, and cognitive performance. Results fr om this investigation also have major implications for people on Earth who use electric lights.

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Space Headaches:

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The crew completed questionnaires for the ESA Space Headaches investigation. The Space Headaches investigation collects information that may help in the development of methods to alleviate associated symptoms and improvement in the well-being and performance of crewmembers in space. Headaches during space flight can negatively affect mental and physical capacities of crewmembers that can influence performance during a space mission.

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Sarcolab-3:

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Today the crew set up and configured the Muscle Atrophy Research & Exercise System (MARES) facility in the Columbus module for Sarcolab-3 operations next week. They installed the Ankle configuration and Electromyograph and Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation (PEMS) devices on MARES. The data collected for Sarcolab-3 will be compared to pre and post-flight measurements to assess the impact of hypothesized microgravity induced muscle loss. Myotendinous and Neuromuscular Adaptation to Long-term Spaceflight (Sarcolab) investigates the adaptation and deterioration of the soleus, or calf muscle, wh ere it joins the Achilles tendon, which links it to the heel and carries loads from the entire body. Muscle fiber samples are taken from crew members before and after flight, and analyzed for changes in structural and chemical properties. MRI and ultrasound tests and electrode stimulation are conducted to help assess muscle and tendon changes caused by microgravity exposure.

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NanoRacks Module 9:

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The crew activated mixture tubes for the fifth NanoRacks Module 9 operations session in support of the NanoRacks-National Center for Earth and Space Science-Casper (NanoRacks-NCESSE-Casper) investigation. NCESSE supports various schools and student-designed experiments that address challenges of living and working in space. The program is also a key initiative for U.S. science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), hat strives to educate and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers to work on the space program.

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ADvanced Space Experiment Processor (ADSEP):

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The crew removed a Tissue cassette and two Cell Culturing (CellCult) cassettes from ADSEP. The Tissue cassette will be ins erted in the Space Automated Bio-product Lab (SABL) and the CellCult cassettes will be ins erted in to a Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). ADSEP is a thermally controlled facility that accommodates up to three cassette-based experiments that can be independently operated. A collection of experiment cassettes is used to accommodate experiments in cell technology, multiphase fluids, solution chemistry, separation science, microencapsulation, and crystal growth. For CellCult investigations, each cassette contains a rotating filtered bioreactor, a reservoir for fresh media, two peristaltic pumps, a waste reservoir, and up to 6 sample-collection or reagent containers connected by a manifold to the reactor. Cultures can be operated in continuous perfusion, batch fed, static, or sampling modes. The removal of samples and the addition of additives to the reactor volume can be programmed or tele-operated.

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Rodent Research 9 (RR-9):

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The crew completed the RR-9 Live Animal Return (LAR) activities, by activating the lixits, installing food bars, and transferring the animals into the LAR transporters returning on SpX-12. The animals are safely stowed on SpX-12 and are ready for their return to Earth. The RR-9 experiment studies how microgravity affects the immune systems, muscles and bones of rodents during extended stays aboard the ISS. After approximately 30 days aboard the ISS, the mice will be returned to Earth wh ere scientists on the ground will study how their time in space has affected various tissues, including brain, muscle, heart, joint, the eyes and the immune system.

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CASIS Protein Crystal Growth PCG-6:

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The crew deactivated and ins erted three PCG samples into the Minus Eight-degree Freezer for ISS (MELFI-2). Neutron Crystallographic Studies of Human Acetylcholinesterase for the Design of Accelerated Reactivators (CASIS PCG 6) produces crystals of acetylcholinesterase, a medically important neurotransmitter enzyme. Crystals grown in microgravity are larger and higher-quality and can be used for the technique called macromolecular neutron crystallography (MNC) to locate hydrogen atoms in the crystal structure. These hydrogen atoms play critical roles in the enzyme function and knowing their location clarifies that function. This advances development of better antidotes to fatal Organophosphate nerve agents, which act by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase in the nervous system.

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CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG-7):

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The crew inserted 10 PCG samples in to to the Minus Eight-degree Freezer for ISS (MELFI-2). Crystallization of LRRK2 Under Microgravity Conditions (CASIS PCG 7) uses the microgravity environment aboard the ISS to grow larger versions of an important protein, LRRK2, implicated in Parkinson's disease. Defining the exact shape and morphology of LRRK2 would help scientists better understand the pathology of Parkinson's and aid in the development of therapies against this target, but gravity keeps Earth-grown versions of this protein too small and too compact to study. CASIS PCG 7 uses automated biotechnology devices to grow larger versions of this protein in space, which are then returned to Earth for detailed laboratory analysis.

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Dragon Packing:

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Today the crew packed and loaded items in to the SpaceX-12 Dragon capsule for return to Earth.

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Dragon Grapple:

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Overnight, the Station Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) was maneuvered from the post-Latching End Effector (LEE) A survey park position to the SpX-12 Dragon capture position. SSRMS then grappled Dragon nominally. The SSRMS was powered down to Dual String Keep Alive (DSKA). Dragon release is scheduled for this Sunday.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2017/09/18/three-spacewalks-scheduled-crew-researches-life-science/

Three Spacewalks Scheduled, Crew Researches Life Science
Posted on September 18, 2017 at 12:30 pm by Mark Garcia.


This night time view of southern Europe prominently features the "boot" of Italy, the home of current Expedition 53 crew member Paolo Nespoli of the European Space Agency.

Expedition 53 is gearing up for three maintenance spacewalks set to take place in October over a period of two weeks. Meanwhile, the six-member crew continued researching today how their long-term missions in space affect their bodies.

Commander Randy Bresnik began unpacking spacewalking gear today ahead of the first of three spacewalks set to begin Oct. 5. He will lead all three spacewalks with NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Joe Acaba. Vande Hei will join him on the first two and Acaba will participate in the final spacewalk. The trio will replace one of the two end effectors on the Canadarm2 robotic arm, lubricate the new component and replace cameras at two locations on the station's truss.

Flight Engineers Paolo Nespoli and Sergey Ryazanskiy are exploring how living in space impacts their bone marrow. The study takes a look at blood and breath samples with the blood being processed in a centrifuge. Bresnik is also collecting his blood and urine samples that scientists will later analyze for any physiological changes caused by microgravity.

This entry was posted in Expedition 53 and tagged European Space Agency, International Space Station, NASA, Roscosmos, science on September 18, 2017 by Mark Garcia.

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Space Station Crew Member Discusses His First Days in Space with Minnesota Students

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Опубликовано: 18 сент. 2017 г.

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 53 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei of NASA fielded questions about life and work on the orbital outpost during an in-flight educational event Sept. 18 with students from the Pine River-Backus schools in Pine River, Minnesota. Vande Hei is in the second week of a five and a half month mission on the station, having launched to the complex Sept. 13 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-_2pQvUlhwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-_2pQvUlhw (18:53)

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http://www.interfax.ru/world/579589

Астронавты NASA на МКС в октябре трижды выйдут в открытый космос
Москва. 18 сентября. INTERFAX.RU - Астронавты NASA трижды выйдут с борта Международной космической станции (МКС) в открытый космос в октябре, сообщает NASA в своем блоге.
"Выходы в открытый космос запланированы в течение двух недель, начиная с 5 октября", - говорится в сообщении.
Командир экспедиции Рэндольф Брезник будет возглавлять все три выхода. "Он начнет распаковывать оснащение для выхода уже сегодня", - говорится в сообщении.
"Астронавт Марк Ванде Хай будет участвовать вместе с Брезником в двух первых выходах, в третьем - вместе него участие примет астронавт Джо Акаба", - сообщается в блоге.
Во время нахождения в открытом космосе астронавты заменят один из двух эффекторов на манипуляторе Canadarm2, смажут новую запчасть, а также заменят две камеры на камеры высокой чёткости.

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https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2017/09/innovative_sensorsystemfortheinternationalspacestationwillkeepas.html

Innovative sensor system for the International Space Station will keep astronauts safe

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Ontario-based company awarded $11.9-million contract to design space vision system

September 18, 2017 – Longueuil, Quebec

Canadians working in the space sector will benefit from new jobs and business opportunities as a result of an $11.9-million contract awarded to Neptec Design Group, an Ottawa-based company specializing in the development of intelligent spaceflight sensors and equipment.

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As part of the contract, awarded by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Neptec Design Group will develop a state-of-the-art vision system for the International Space Station (ISS). This innovative vision system will use a combination of three sensors to monitor the outside of the ISS, keeping the space laboratory inside safe and operational. The technology will give the Space Station's Canadian robotic handyman, Dextre, the ability to quickly detect signs of damage on the exterior of the Space Station, which will keep astronauts safe on board.

This innovative technology, set to launch in 2021, will help spacecraft dock when visiting the ISS. It will also relay images of the ISS back to Earth, giving Canadians a view of the Space Station as never seen before. This vision system could eventually be used as part of future deep-space exploration missions.

This initiative is part of the Government of Canada's Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi-year effort to create jobs for the middle class.

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"Our government believes that an investment in space is an investment in science and innovation. These investments create new opportunities for the space sector and well-paying, middle-class jobs for Canadians. That's why we are investing in the companies and technologies that will drive Canada's next steps in space exploration. The technologies that are designed for space today can one day be applied to the everyday lives of Canadians. That's how innovation leads to a better Canada."

- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

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• Regular inspections are crucial for keeping the Space Station healthy and operational. Today, this is done by cameras on Canadarm2 and Dextre, crew photos taken from inside the Station, or by sending astronauts out on spacewalks to take close-up photos, which can pose a risk.
• The new vision system will use a combination of three sensors—a 3D laser, a high-definition camera and an infrared camera—to support the inspection and maintenance of the Space Station.
• Dextre's new vision system will be operated by mission controllers on the ground at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, or at the CSA's headquarters in St-Hubert, Quebec.
  

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Mark T. Vande Hei‏Подлинная учетная запись @Astro_Sabot 3 ч назад

Thanks to all who made our launch possible last week! The view from here is WOW! Been busy w/ dragons & #science but will try to write more.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2017/09/19/astronomy-gear-work-and-muscle-scans-on-tuesdays-schedule/

Astronomy Gear Work and Muscle Scans on Tuesday's Schedule
Posted on September 19, 2017 at 1:44 pm by Mark Garcia.


The spectacular aurora borealis, or the "northern lights," over Canada is sighted from the space station near the highest point of its orbital path. The station's main solar arrays are seen in the left foreground.

The Expedition 53 crew worked on a variety of astronomy gear today that looks at meteors in Earth orbit and harmful radiation from deep space. The crew also explored how microgravity affects human bones and muscles.

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Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei worked on a camera for the Meteor experiment, ongoing since March 2016, which peers out of a specialized window in the Destiny laboratory module. The camera observes meteors and meteor showers and analyzes the imagery to determine their physical and chemical composition.

Flight Engineer Joe Acaba installed the Fast Neutron Spectrometer in the Unity module today to explore a new technique that measures deep space radiation. The new technology may be used to provide a more accurate assessment of the mixed radiation future crews and spacecraft may be exposed to.

Cosmonaut Sergey Ryazanskiy strapped himself into the Muscle Atrophy Research and Exercise System (MARES) chair today for a look at his calf muscle and tendons. Flight Engineer Paolo Nespoli assisted Ryazanskiy into the MARES chair and Commander Randy Bresnik collected ultrasound imagery of his leg. The data is being collected for the Sarcolab-3 experiment that is observing space-induced chemical and structural changes in muscle fibers.

Get weekly video highlights at: http://jscfeatures.jsc.nasa.gov/videoupdate/

This entry was posted in Expedition 53 and tagged European Space Agency, International Space Station, NASA, Roscosmos, science on September 19, 2017 by Mark Garcia.

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https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/northern-lights-over-canada-0

Sept. 19, 2017

Northern Lights Over Canada



The spectacular aurora borealis, or the "northern lights," over Canada is sighted from the International Space Station near the highest point of its orbital path. The station's main solar arrays are seen in the left foreground. This photograph was taken by a member of the Expedition 53 crew aboard the station on Sept. 15, 2017.

Image Credit: NASA

Last Updated: Sept. 19, 2017
Editor: Sarah Loff

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2017/09/18/iss-daily-summary-report-9182017/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 9/18/2017
Posted on September 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm by HQ.

Dragon SpaceX (SpX)-12 Unberth:

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Over the weekend, the crew packed critical items and egressed the vehicle in preparation for Dragon departure. Dragon was unberthed fr om the ISS via ground commanding on Saturday at approximately 5:06 PM CDT. Ground teams then maneuvered the Dragon to an overnight park position. Early Sunday morning at 03:41 AM CDT, Dragon was released, with splashdown occurring roughly five and a half hours later.

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Multi-Omics-Mouse:

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On Saturday, the crew transferred the Mouse Habitat Cage Units from the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF), to the Transportation Cage Units for return on SpaceX-12. Several studies have reported space flight effects on the human immune system, but the relationship between microbiota and immune dysfunction during flight remains unclear. In the Multi-Omics-Mouse investigation, food with and without fructooligosaccharides (FOS) will be used as prebiotics, to determine if they improve the gut environment and immune function. After the flight, researchers will analyze the gut environment (microbiota and metabolites) and immune system of the mice by multi-omics analysis.

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ADvanced Space Experiment Processor (ADSEP):

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On Saturday, the Tissue cassette that was ins erted in to the Space Automated Bio-product Lab (SABL) on Friday, was removed and returned on SpX-12. ADSEP is a thermally controlled facility that accommodates up to three cassette-based experiments that can be independently operated. A collection of experiment cassettes is used to accommodate experiments in cell technology, multiphase fluids, solution chemistry, separation science, microencapsulation, and crystal growth. For CellCult investigations, each cassette contains a rotating filtered bioreactor, a reservoir for fresh media, two peristaltic pumps, a waste reservoir, and up to 6 sample-collection or reagent containers connected by a manifold to the reactor. Cultures can be operated in continuous perfusion, batch fed, static, or sampling modes. The removal of samples and the addition of additives to the reactor volume can be programmed or tele-operated.

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Lighting Effects:

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Over the weekend, a 51S crewmember provided sleep log entries for the Lighting Effects investigation. The light bulbs on the ISS are being replaced with a new system designed for improved crew health and wellness. Fluorescent bulbs are being replaced with solid-state light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that have adjustable intensity and color. Investigators will determine if the new lights improve crew circadian rhythms, sleep, and cognitive performance. Results from this investigation also have implications for people on Earth who use electric lights.

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Space Headaches:

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Over the weekend and today, a 52S crewmember completed daily questionnaires for the ESA Space Headaches investigation. The Space Headaches investigation collects information that may help in the development of methods to alleviate associated symptoms and improvement in the well-being and performance of crewmembers in space. Headaches during space flight can negatively affect mental and physical capacities of crewmembers that can influence performance during a space mission.

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Marrow:

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With operator assistance, a 52S crewmember collected blood samples for the Marrow investigation. The breath and ambient air sample collection was aborted due to an issue with the collection hardware. After resolving the hardware issue, the breath and ambient collection operations was rescheduled for tomorrow. The blood samples were processed in the centrifuge and placed in the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). The Marrow investigation looks at the effect of microgravity on bone marrow. It is believed that microgravity, like long-duration bed rest on Earth, has a negative effect on the bone marrow and the blood cells that are produced in the bone marrow.

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Human Research Program (HRP) Collections (Biochemical Profile, Repository):

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Today a 51S crewmember  performed a series of urine collections in support of the Biochemical Profile and Repository experiments. The urine samples were collected and placed in the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). The blood samples will be collected tomorrow.

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• The Biochemical Profile experiment tests blood and urine samples are obtained from astronauts before, during, and after spaceflight. Specific proteins and chemicals in the samples are used as biomarkers, or indicators of health. Post-flight analysis yields a database of samples and test results, which scientists can use to study the effects of spaceflight on the body.
• Repository is a storage bank used to maintain biological specimens over extended periods of time and under well-controlled conditions. This repository supports scientific discovery that contributes to our fundamental knowledge in the area of human physiological changes and adaptation to a microgravity environment and provides unique opportunities to study longitudinal changes in human physiology spanning many missions.
  

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Sarcolab-3:

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Prior to conducting the operations segment of the Sarcolab-3 investigation, the crew completed setup activities for Ultrasound 2. Then, with assistance from a Russian operator, a USOS crewmember ingressed the Muscle Atrophy Research & Exercise System (MARES) chair in the Columbus module and adjusted pads and constraints for the Sarcolab-3 ankle protocol which is ongoing. The operator then collected ultrasound images of the subject's leg. The data collected for Sarcolab-3 will be compared to pre and post flight measurements to assess the impact of hypothesized microgravity induced muscle loss. Myotendinous and Neuromuscular Adaptation to Long-term Spaceflight (Sarcolab) investigates the adaptation and deterioration of the soleus (calf muscle) wh ere it joins the Achilles tendon, which links it to the heel and carries loads from the entire body. Muscle fiber samples are taken from crew members before and after flight, and analyzed for changes in structural and chemical properties. MRI and ultrasound tests and electrode stimulation are conducted to help assess muscle and tendon changes caused by microgravity exposure.

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Zero Boil-OFF Tank (ZBOT) Hardware Setup:

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Today the crew configured the majority of the ZBOT hardware in the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) Work Volume and will complete the remaining setup activities tomorrow. The final configuration will be photographed for historical documentation. Rocket fuel, spacecraft heating and cooling systems, and sensitive scientific instruments rely on very cold cryogenic fluids. Heat from the environment around cryogenic tanks can cause their pressures to rise, which requires dumping or "boiling off" fluid to release the excess pressure, or actively cooling the tanks in some way. ZBOT uses an experimental fluid to test active heat removal and forced jet mixing as alternative means for controlling tank pressure for volatile fluids.

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ISS passes over Hurricane Maria 9/19/17

NASA Johnson

Опубликовано: 19 сент. 2017 г.

External cameras on the International Space Station captured dramatic views of Hurricane Maria as it churned through the Caribbean Sept. 19 as a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 165 MPH. Maria is forecast to pass near or over the U. S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico tonight and Wednesday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS5RlwL90XIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS5RlwL90XI (0:55)

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http://www.interfax.ru/world/579838

13:34, 20 сентября 2017

Выход американских астронавтов в открытый космос перенесли на пять дней

Москва. 20 сентября. INTERFAX.RU - Американские астронавты выйдут в открытый космос в октябре на пять дней позже запланированного, сообщил "Интерфаксу" источник в ракетно-космической отрасли.

"Выход в открытый космос перенесен на 10 октября. Ранее астронавты Рэндольф Брезник и Марк Ванде Хай планировали выйти с борта Международной космической станции в открытый космос 5 октября", - сказал он.

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Как сообщалось, астронавты NASA трижды выйдут с борта Международной космической станции (МКС) в открытый космос в октябре. "Выходы в открытый космос запланированы в течение двух недель, начиная с 5 октября", - говорилось в записи в блоге NASA.

Командир экспедиции Рэндольф Брезник будет возглавлять все три выхода. "Астронавт Марк Ванде Хай будет участвовать вместе с Р.Брезником в двух первых выходах, в третьем вместе него участие примет астронавт Джо Акаба", - сообщается в блоге.

Во время нахождения в открытом космосе астронавты заменят один из двух эффекторов на манипуляторе Canadarm2, смажут новую запчасть, а также заменят две камеры на камеры высокой чёткости.

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Space Station Crew Members Discuss Life in Space with the Media

NASA

Опубликовано: 20 сент. 2017 г.

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 53 Flight Engineers Mark Vande Hei and Joe Acaba of NASA and Paolo Nespoli of the European Space Agency discussed life and work aboard the orbital complex in a pair of in-flight interviews Sept. 20 with KSTP-TV, Minneapolis and the Associated Press. Vande Hei and Acaba are in the initial days of a five and a half month mission on the station while Nespoli is in his third month on board the laboratory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4fdBlzisP4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4fdBlzisP4 (20:09)

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2017/09/19/iss-daily-summary-report-9192017/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 9/19/2017[/SIZE]
Posted on September 19, 2017 at 4:00 pm by HQ.

Space Headaches:

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The daily questionnaire for the ESA Space Headaches investigation was completed by a 52S crewmember. The Space Headaches investigation collects information that may help in the development of methods to alleviate associated symptoms and improvement in the well-being and performance of crewmembers in space. Headaches during space flight can negatively affect mental and physical capacities of crewmembers that can influence performance during a space mission.

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Marrow:

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Today the crew successfully collected the breath and ambient air samples that were not able to be completed yesterday due to an issue with the collection hardware. The Marrow investigation looks at the effect of microgravity on bone marrow. It is believed that microgravity, like long-duration bed rest on Earth, has a negative effect on the bone marrow and the blood cells that are produced in the bone marrow.

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Human Research Program (HRP) Collections (Biochemical Profile, Repository):

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Today a 51S crewmember completed the urine sample collections that began yesterday in support of the Biochemical Profile and Repository experiments. With operator assistance, the subject also conducted blood sample collections and the samples were processed for double spin operations using the Refrigerated Centrifuge prior to being placed in the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI).

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• Repository is a storage bank used to maintain biological specimens over extended periods of time and under well-controlled conditions. This repository supports scientific discovery that contributes to our fundamental knowledge in the area of human physiological changes and adaptation to a microgravity environment and provides unique opportunities to study longitudinal changes in human physiology spanning many missions.
  

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Zero Boil-OFF Tank (ZBOT) Hardware Setup:

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The crew completed the ZBOT hardware configuration in the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) Work Volume that began yesterday. Rocket fuel, spacecraft heating and cooling systems, and sensitive scientific instruments rely on very cold cryogenic fluids. Heat from the environment around cryogenic tanks can cause their pressures to rise, which requires dumping or "boiling off" fluid to release the excess pressure, or actively cooling the tanks in some way. ZBOT uses an experimental fluid to test active heat removal and forced jet mixing as alternative means for controlling tank pressure for volatile fluids.

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Meteor Grating Configuration:

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The crew removed and replaced gratings in the Meteor camera located in the Window Observational Research Facility (WORF) payload volume. The Meteor payload is a visible spectroscopy instrument with the primary purpose of observing 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. Since the parent comets or asteroids for most of the meteor showers are identified, the study of the meteoroid dust on orbit provides information about the parent comets and asteroids.

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Space Test Program – H5 Innovative Coatings Experiment (STP-H5 ICE):

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The crew photographed four ICE material strips on STP-H5. The harsh radiation and extreme temperatures of space can corrode the paint and coatings that protect spacecraft exteriors, potentially damaging a spacecraft's hull. Optical coatings are also important for robotic and human navigators, who would rely on specialized markings to capture or repair spacecraft. The STP-H5 ICE investigation studies new coatings for use on spacecraft in low-Earth orbit, determining their stability after 2 years in space.

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Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Configuration for Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME):

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The crew began configuration activities for the CIR optics bench which supports the ACME investigation. Due to the amount of hardware requiring installation, configuration activities will be conducted over the next two days. The ACME investigation is a set of five independent studies of gaseous flames to be conducted in the CIR. ACME's primary goal is to improved fuel efficiency and reduced pollutant production in practical combustion on Earth. Its secondary goal is to improve spacecraft fire prevention through innovative research focused on materials flammability.

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Fast Neutron Spectrometer:

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The crew completed the installation of the Fast Neutron Spectrometer in Node 1. Neutron spectrometers are used to make a wide range of measurements, including studies of a planetary body's composition and measuring the flux of high-energy neutrons that could be harmful to humans. The Fast Neutron Spectrometer (FNS) investigation studies a new neutron measurement technique that is better suited for the mixed radiation fields found in deep space. Future manned and exploration missions benefit from clearer, more error-free measurement of the neutron flux present in an environment with multiple types of radiation.

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Sarcolab-3:

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With USOS operator assistance, a Russian subject ingressed the Muscle Atrophy Research & Exercise System (MARES) chair in the Columbus module and adjusted pads and constraints for the Sarcolab-3 ankle protocol. The operator then collected ultrasound images of the subject's leg. The subject is continuing the Sarcolab protocol. The data collected for Sarcolab-3 will be compared to pre and post flight measurements to assess the impact of hypothesized microgravity induced muscle loss.  Myotendinous and Neuromuscular Adaptation to Long-term Spaceflight (Sarcolab) investigates the adaptation and deterioration of the soleus (calf muscle) wh ere it joins the Achilles tendon, which links it to the heel and carries loads from the entire body. Muscle fiber samples are taken from crew members before and after flight, and analyzed for changes in structural and chemical properties. MRI and ultrasound tests and electrode stimulation are conducted to help assess muscle and tendon changes caused by microgravity exposure.

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EVA Mobility Unit (EMU) Resize:

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Today the crew will continue activities to prepare for the upcoming EVAs. They will resize EMUS to fit the specific crewmembers that will go outside during those upcoming EVAs. The goals of the EVAs include performing an R&R on the SSRMS Latching End Effector (LEE) A, lubrication of the LEEs, and external camera replacement.

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http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Human_Spaceflight/Research/Atmosphere_Space_Interactions_Monitor

Atmosphere–Space Interactions Monitor


TLEs (sprites, blue jets and elves)

The Atmosphere–Space Interactions Monitor, or ASIM, will be installed outside the European space laboratory Columbus to monitor electric events at high altitudes.

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For years, their existence has been debated: elusive electrical discharges in the upper atmosphere that sport names such as red sprites, blue jets and elves. Reported by pilots, these 'transient luminous events' are difficult to study as they occur above thunderstorms.

Satellites have probed them and observations have even been made from mountain tops but their viewing angle is not ideal for gathering data on large scales. In contrast, the International Space Station's low orbit covers a large part of Earth along the equator and is ideally placed to capture the sprites and jets.

In 2015 ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen managed to record many kilometre-wide blue flashes around 18 km altitude, including a pulsating blue jet reaching 40 km. A video recorded by Andreas as he flew over the Bay of Bengal at 28 800 km/h on the Station shows the electrical phenomena clearly – a first of its kind.

Permanent observation


ASIM location on Columbus

ESA's Astrid Orr says, "The system resembles a pinhole camera of old, but repeated hundreds of times. A computer then reassembles the data into a useful image."

Researchers want to investigate the relationship between terrestrial gamma-ray bursts, lightning and high-altitude electric discharges across all seasons by tracking and collecting data continuously for at least two years.

Aside from being a little-understood phenomenon and part of our world, these powerful electrical charges can reach high above the stratosphere and have implications for how our atmosphere protects us from radiation from Space.


Blue jets studied from Space Station

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• Launch: 2018
• Launch vehicle: Dragon
• Weight: 330 kg
• Power consumption: 500 W
• Data downlink: 200 kbit/s continuous
• Main contractor: Terma, Denmark
• Control centre: B.Usoc, Belgium
  

Spooky lightning
Last update: 20 September 2017

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https://www.energia.ru/ru/news/news-2017/news_09-20.html

Четвертый «Космический урок»: знакомство с «умными материалами»
20.09.2017

20 сентября 2017 г. в студии ГТРК «Томск» состоялся четвертый «Космический урок» – «Умные материалы для космоса».
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Во время сеанса связи с бортом Российского сегмента Международной космической станции, который был организован в рамках космического урока, школьникам была предоставлена возможность задать вопросы космонавтам Сергею Рязанскому и Александру Мисуркину.

В прямом диалоге школьники из Королёва, Томска и Сочи обсудили с космонавтами не только возможности применения «умных» материалов в космосе, но и задали самые разные вопросы. Например, школьник из «Сириуса» спросил, когда на МКС прилетит робот Спотти.

Космонавты пообещали, что маленький робот - их будущий помощник присоединится к экспедиции в самое ближайшее время.

Кроме вопросов прозвучала и просьба: томский школьник попросил Сергея Рязанского сфотографировать свой родной город.
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РОСКОСМОС‏Подлинная учетная запись @roscosmos 8 ч.8 часов назад

Состоялся четвертый #КосмическийУрок «Умные материалы для космоса» - https://www.roscosmos.ru/24106/ .

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