ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/27/2021

Payloads:

Cold Atom Lab (CAL): Using a Grab Sample Container (GSC), the crew collected a sample of the cabin air around the lower quad area of LAB1P2. These samples will later be returned to the ground for analysis so the CAL team can track ISS atmosphere constituents. CAL produces clouds of atoms that are chilled to about one ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero - much colder than the average temperature of deep space. At these low temperatures, atoms have almost no motion, allowing scientists to study fundamental behaviors and quantum characteristics that are difficult or impossible to probe at higher temperatures. In microgravity, researchers may be able to achieve even colder temperatures than what is possible on the ground and observe these cold atom clouds for longer periods of time.

Fluids Integrated Rack/Light Microscopy Module (FIR/LMM): The crew continued the activities to remove the LMM sub-facility from FIR and install the new Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE). By the end of the day, we expect to have the LMM removed from the FIR in preparation for next week's FBCE installation. FBCE seeks to validate a model for flow boiling critical heat flux (CHF) and develop an integrated two-phase flow boiling and condensation facility for the International Space Station. Data from microgravity and the ground are compared to determine the influence of various forces and processes needed for gravity-independent flow boiling and condensation. Results could support development of boilers and heat exchangers that work in both microgravity and partial gravity.

Muscle Tone in Space (Myotones): The crew collected blood samples in support of the Myotones investigation. Myotones investigation observes the biochemical properties of muscles (e.g. muscle tone, stiffness, elasticity) during long-term exposure spaceflight environment. Results from this investigation can provide a better understanding of the principles of human resting muscle tone. This could lead to the development of new strategies for alternative treatments for rehabilitation on Earth, as well as for future space missions.

Plasma Kristall-4 (PK-4): The crew continued the PK-4 science campaign 13 by assisting with particle trapping, exchanging the data disk, and changing out the neon gas source for an argon gas source. Although comm issues interfered with the first run of the day, the second run was completed nominally. PK-4 is a scientific collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), performing research in the field of Complex Plasmas: low temperature gaseous mixtures composed of ionized gas, neutral gas, and micron-sized particles. The main feature of the PK-4 facility (in comparison with its predecessors onboard the ISS, such as PK-3 and PK-3+) is a new concept of its discharge chamber. Application of a combined discharge that consists of a direct current discharge, inductive HF discharge and capacitive HF discharge allows varying the topology of studied plasma-dust formations in a wide range.

Space Automated Bioproduct Lab-4 (SABL-4): The crew performed an activation and checkout of SABL S/N 4 located in EXpedite the PRocessing of Experiments for Space Station Racks (EXPRESS) Rack 8. SABL supports a wide variety of investigations in the life, physical and material sciences with a focus on supporting research of biological systems and processes. It has over 23 liters of temperature-controlled volume with LED lighting for scientific hardware and investigations. It can be fitted to provide 5% CO₂ (or any required concentration of CO₂) for cell cultures or other types of investigations and has two USB 2.0 ports and two Ethernet LAN connections. It also has switchable 28vdc and 5vdc power supplies for investigation use.

Toilet: The crew verified adequate pretreat dosing from the Dose Pump, then filled out a questionnaire. The Toilet System is an Exploration Tech Demo that has evolved into a permanent USOS system. The Toilet has the same basic design as the Orion Universal Waste Management System (UWMS). The Toilet System will be the primary WMS for USOS for up to 90-crew-days and interfaces with the Urine Transfer System (UTS) to allow concurrent WHC/Toilet operations.

Touching Surfaces: The crew performed a periodic touching of the Touch Arrays which are deployed in five different locations in the US segment of ISS. Previous space research conducted during short-term flight experiments and long-term environmental monitoring on board orbiting space stations (such as MIR or the International Space Station) suggests that the relationship between humans and microbes is altered in the crewed habitat in space. This interdisciplinary project Touching Surfaces aims to investigate novel, laser-structured antimicrobial surfaces onboard the ISS. The realistic testing of the tailor-made nanostructured antimicrobial surface in space allows for the determination of the most suitable design for antimicrobial surfaces for terrestrial applications such as public transportation and clinical settings, as well as future human space mission and habitation design.

Systems:

Dragon Return Prep: Today, the Crew-2 Dragon crew performed activities in preparation for the Crew-2 undock and return, including Dragon Prepack. The Dragon2 Crew-2 is scheduled to undock and return on November 4^th.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Contingency Command and Telemetry (CCT): Today, the crew performed a checkout of EMU Telemetry and Radio Frequency (RF) on EMU 3015. This activity was completed to verify EMU data and comm capabilities in case an S-band String 1 failure occurs, requiring use of Ku-band CCT during the SASA R&R EVA. Additionally, a full EMU data and RF comm checkout for EMU 3004 was performed due to off nominal signatures during previous recent checkouts.

Completed Task List Activities:

Today's Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.

• Attitude Control System (ACS) Operations
• Robotics On-Board Trainer (ROBoT) Simulation Setup in Preparation for ROBoT use
• Common Communications for Visiting Vehicles (C2V2) Activation
• Docking Dragon C2V2 Checkout without Ground Site for LCC
• Brine Processor Activation
• Dragon Zenith Power Source Swap
• Secondary Power Systems Remote Power Controller Firmware Update
• Mobile Transporter (MT) Translation

Look Ahead Plan

Thursday, October 28 (GMT 301)
Payloads:

• Airborne Particulate Monitor
• HRF supply/resupply
• LIDAL reinstall
• ManD print remove
• Plant Habitat-04 gather
• Plasma Kristall-4
• Repository
• Standard Measures
• Toilet
• Vascular Aging

Systems:

• Urine Transfer System (UTS) EDV Changeout
• Removable EVA Battery Assembly (REBA) Remove & Replace (R&R)
• Crew-2 Departure Prep and On-Board Training (OBT) Dragon
• In-Flight Maintenance (IFM) Remote Power Control Module (RPCM) LAB1S6 R&R
• Cygnus Cargo Ops
• EMER Equipment Staging
• Photo TV SAW MAST Port Survey
• SODF Update

Friday, October 29 (GMT 302)
Payloads:

• HRF Veg taste test
• MELFI icebrick gather
• Plant Habitat-04 harvest
• PK-4 experiment runs
• Repository
• Ring Sheared Drop-2 remove from MSG and stow
• Standard Measures
• Toilet
• Vascular Aging

Systems:

• Dragon Emergency Hardware Transfer and Install
• Crew-2 Departure Prep
• Waste & Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Pre-Treat Tank R&R
• CQ Overhead and Deck Cleaning
• Dragon Suit Checkout

Saturday, October 30 (GMT 303)
Payloads:

• MELFI dewar clean and icebrick insert
• Toilet daily questionnaire

Systems:

Today's Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.

• Roll Up and Stow Sleep Bag
• Myotones Blood Collection and Centrifugation
• Myotones Blood Draw and Centrifugation Operator
• HRF Generic Urine Collection Male
• HRF Generic MELFI Sample Insertion Operations
• Myotones Blood Tube Centrifugation
• Myotones Blood Collection Centrifuge Spin Conclude
• Onboard Training (OBT) Robotics On-board Trainer (ROBoT) reboot
• Myotones Sample MELFI Insertion
• Astrobee Stowage Clear
• Myotones Blood Collection Conclude And Stow
• Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations
• HRF Generic MELFI Sample Retrieval and Insertion Operations
• Cable Reconfiguration in DMS1 Rack at JPM1O5
• Crew Departure Preparations for Return to Earth
• EVA Prebreathe Hose Assembly Hardware Reorganization
• Prebreathe Hose Assembly (PHA) Hardware Cleaning
• Dragon Prepack
• Tissue Equivalent Proportional Counter (TEPC) Power ON
• MELFI 2 Dewar Cleaning Part1
• Public Affairs Office (PAO) Config JEM Setup
• PAO Preparation
• Toilet System Pretreat Dose Check
• Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event in High Definition (HD) - JEM
• Orthostatic Intolerance Garment Fitcheck Setup
• Vascular Aging Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Big Picture Words Review
• Adlink Mini PC Troubleshooting - Gather
• Cold Atom Lab Grab Sample Container Sampling Ops
• Light Ions Detector Procedure Review 4
• CSA Generic Frozen Blood Collection Hardware Setup
• Toilet System Daily Questionnaire
• Vascular Aging Glucose Test Setup
• Food Acceptability Survey
• Adlink Mini PC Troubleshooting - Setup
• Fluids Integrated Rack Hardware Gather
• Vascular Aging FRIDGE Item Insertion
• Health Maintenance System (HMS) ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT)
• Space Automated Bioproduct Lab 4 Activation and Checkout
• Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Manual Fill Initiation
• Photo/TV SAW MAST Setup
• Touching Event for the Touching Surfaces experiment
• FIR Removal Light Microscopy
• Photo TV SAW MAST port Survey
• Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Manual Fill Termination
• Extravehicular Activity Extravehicular Mobility Unit Contingency Command and Telemetry Initiation
• Crew Dragon Handheld Gas Detector Activation
• Orthostatic Intolerance Garment Fitcheck Stow
• Comparison of SpaceX gas detector with ISS CSA-CP
• Adlink Mini PC Troubleshooting - Teardown
• Extravehicular Activity Extravehicular Mobility Unit Contingency Command and Telemetry Deconfiguration
• Photo T/V (P/TV) Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Exercise Video Setup
• On Board Training (OBT) ROBoT T&C Self Study
• Fluids Integrated Rack Hardware Return
• ISS HAM Columbus Pass Kenwood
• Photo T/V (P/TV) Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Exercise Video Stow
• Astrobee Off
• Photo/TV-SAW Stowage
• Standard Measures Pre-Sleep Questionnaire
• Deploy Sleeping Bag in Dragon

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