This unaltered story was originally published by U.S. NASA Space Agency. URL: https://www.nasa.gov Content is in public domain. ------------ February 2015 – ISS On-Orbit Status Report [] Date: 2021-12 NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Operations: The ground started a series of deployments of CubeSats from the NRCSD via the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS). The NRCSD is installed on top of the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) and was taken outside through the JEM Airlock (JEMAL) via the slide table. The JEMRMS grappled the MPEP, positioned the NRCSD, and deployed two Dove Sats. Wilmore took still photos and video for downlink. Ground teams performed most of the operations. Communication was established with the two Dove Sats. Over the next week, twelve Dove sats, one TechEdSat-4, one GEARRSat, one LambdaSat, one MicroMas will be jettisoned. TripleLux-B: Cristoforetti reviewed overview and back-ground information of the TripleLux-B experiment and then unstowed hardware and gathered items and tools needed for the Triplelux-B activities. Later, the crew removed the Biolab Automatic Ambient Stowage (AAS) standard insert from the AAS compartment and inserted the Triplelux AAS Insert. Finally, the crew inserted the Biolab video tape into the video tape recorder (VTR) and then stowed items and tools. The objective of Triplelux-B is to further understand the cellular mechanisms underlying the increase in radiation responses, and the impairment of the immune system functions, under spaceflight conditions. Triplelux-B specifically studies phagocytosis in invertebrate immune cells, using Hemocyte primary cells (non-adherent suspension) derived from the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), for investigating basic immune functions. Those functions include the induction of gene activation, phagocytosis, and DNA repair on the radiation affected cells. Microbe IV sample collection: Cristoforetti prepared Microbe IV microbial detection sheets, set up cameras, took photos of sampling locations and then sampled for microbes in the JEM Pressurized Module (JPM) and Japanese Experiment Logistics Module – Pressurized Section (JLP). Monitoring microbes that can cause illness is crucial for maintaining crewmember health. Microbe-IV uses several passive devices to capture and sample microbes, such as bacteria, on the International Space Station (ISS). The sampling devices will be frozen and returned to Earth, where researchers and students will count and classify the microbes. Sampling the microbial environment on the ISS will help scientists monitor the station’s air purity. Plant Rotation: Virts removed Plant Rotation Run #2 samples from Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) Incubator Unit (IU) 1G Centrifuge, took close out photos and configured the sample on the microscope for two days of observation by ground teams. This is the second of two planned Plant Rotation experiments. Many species of climbing plants grow upward in a spiraling shape, a process known as circumnutation. Plant organs also grow in a spiraling, helical shape. This spiraling process can take many forms, including very tight loops and broad curves. Plant Rotation verifies the hypothesis that this type of plant growth requires gravity. Scientists on the ground will study images of rice and morning glory plants growing in microgravity and simulated gravity conditions on the International Space Station. Binary Colloidal Alloy Test (BCAT)-Low Gravity Phase Kinetics Platform (KP): Wilmore changed the camera battery, set the intervalometer, and checked camera alignment and focus. BCAT-KP provides a platform for material and industrial scientists to investigate colloid phase changes, providing results that may be used to develop new colloidal materials and formulations with unique properties. The results may support new applications, from new liquid crystals to consumer goods having longer shelf life and uses. EVA 31 Preparations: The crew swapped out batteries and installed Metal Oxide (Metox) canisters for carbon dioxide scrubbing in EMUs 3003 and 3005. Wilmore and Virts will continue configuring tools in preparation for EVA 31 planned for this Sunday, March 1. They will also review the EVA procedures. Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) Commissioning: The Robotics Ground Controllers performed the commissioning MTRA. This consisted of powering off the Mobile Servicing System (MSS), checking the MTRA relays, demating the Mobile Transporter (MT) Umbilical Mechanism Assemblies (UMA) and powering up the MSS on both the Prime and the Redundant Strings using the MTRA. The MTRA commissioning was completed nominally. Today’s Planned Activities All activities are completed unless otherwise noted. IMMUNO. Saliva Sample (Session 1) / r/g 8103 Body Mass Measurement МО-8. Closeout Ops ISS Crew and ГОГУ (RSA Flight Control Team Management) Weekly Conference (S-band) JEMRMS RLT Laptop Activation Crew Departure Prep RELAKSATSIYA. Health Check of UV-camera (УФ) / r/g 8121 Prepare Microbe-III Microbial Detection Sheet WRS – Recycle Tank Fill from EDV Slide Table Extension to JEF Side Part 1 MICB – Sample Photos D2XS Battery Charge Columbus Portable Workstation CLSW Configuration Tool Opening IMS tagup (S-band) / r/g 8124 Terminate EMU Metox Regeneration Crew Departure Prep PROBOY. RSЕ1 Laptop Ops. / r/g 8125 + Proboj_Init4.rar PROBOY. Penetration Simulator Ops. / r/g 8126 JEMRMS Small Fine Arm (SFA) Ungrapple MICB – Sample MELFI Insertion TPLXB – Review Big Picture Words EMU Metal Oxide (METOX) Canister Installation VIRTUAL. Experiment Ops / r/g 7782 BCAT – Binary Colloid Alloy Test Intervalometer Change EVA Tool Config TPLXB – Hardware Unstow & Setup JEM Airlock Slide Table Retraction from JEF side part 1 TPLXB – Video Tape Installation D2XS Battery Charge TPLXB – Equipment Stowage PRT-1G – Disconnecting PEU (2) from CBEF 1G PRT – Sample Retrieval Plant Rotation (PRT) – Closeout Ops CASKAD. Manual Mixing in Bioreactor / r/g 8041 PRT – Data Export CUBESAT – Photos to Inspect Secondary Latch of NanoRacks Cubesat ГЛ2106 Gas Analyzer Replacement / r/g 8120 PAO Event CUBESAT – Photos to Inspect Secondary Latch of NanoRacks Cubesat Replacement of В1, В2 and В3 fans in DC1 with low-noise ones. / r/g 8122 CUBESAT – Photography in Cupola Mating Telemetry Connectors to БИТС2-12 / r/g 8120 ГЛ2106 Gas Analyzer Replacement – Closeout Ops / r/g 8120 D2X EVA Cameras Configuration for EVA IMMUNO. Saliva Sample (Session 2) / r/g 8103 EVA Tool Config IMS and Stowage Conference PROBOY. Removal of СОКП P/L in ПрК. / r/g 8123 EVA2 Procedure Review Transfer of АОК ГАНК Gas Analyzer to ПрК for Nominal Ops. Adjustment of CO channel factor and taking readings followed by report to MCC / r/g 8118 CASKAD. Manual Mixing in Bioreactor / r/g 8041 WRS – Recycle Tank Fill from EDV Flight Director / ISS Crew Tagup Crew conference with Astronaut Office Completed Task List Items COL ETC A2 Photo audit Thermolab Kit Audit Ground Activities All activities are completed unless otherwise noted. Routine ground commanding. Cubesat deploy Three-Day Look Ahead: Saturday, 02/28: EVA Procedure and DOUG Review, REBA Install and Checkout, Equipment Lock Preparation Sunday, 03/01: EVA #31 Monday, 03/02: Post EVA PHS, NMAP, Metox Regen, USOS Crew Day Off QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group: [END] [1] Url: https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2015/02/ Published by NASA.Gov via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/nasa/