MISSE-10 Materials International Space Station Experiment-10 (MISSE-10): Crewmembers removed the MISSE Sample Container #6 (MSC) and failed Switch Box from the MISSE Transfer Tray (MTT) and packed them for return on SpX-16. Crewmembers also removed the MTT from the JEM Airlock slide table. The MISSE-10 experiment hosts a suite of eight NASA investigations aboard the …
The Expedition 58 crew members are packing the SpaceX Dragon space freighter ahead of its return to Earth on Thursday. Ground controllers are also readying communications gear and robotics systems prior to Dragon’s departure from the International Space Station. Astronauts Anne McClain of NASA and David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency are wrapping up …
MSFO-2 (Made In Space Fiber Optics 2): Today a crewmember removed and stowed the MSFO-2 hardware. The Optical Fiber Production in Microgravity (Made In Space Fiber Optics) investigation demonstrates the merits of manufacturing fiber optic filaments in microgravity. The fiber optic material chosen for this demonstration is Zirconium, Barium, Lanthanum, Aluminum, and Sodium. STaARS BioScience-4 …
The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is in its final week attached to the International Space Station’s Harmony module. Meanwhile, robotics experts on the ground and the crew aboard the lab are working a wide variety of science activities today. The Dragon space freighter has nearly completed its cargo mission to replenish the orbital laboratory after …
Crystallization of LRRK2 Under Microgravity Conditions-2 (CASIS PCG 16): Today, a crewmember performed Microscope photo operations on the PCG 16 sample card. CASIS PCG 16 evaluates growth of Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) protein crystals in microgravity. LRRK2 is implicated in Parkinson’s disease, but crystals of the protein grown on Earth are too small and …
Rodent Research-8 (RR-8): Crewmembers performed the Rodent Research Access Unit Cleaning procedure. The Rodent Research-8 (RR-8) investigation utilizes mice flown aboard the ISS, and maintained on Earth, to investigate the physiology of aging in response to microgravity and the role of aging in the onset and progression of disease. Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE-10): …
Rodent Research-8 (RR-8): Today a crewmember performed restock of Rodent Habitats 3 and 4. A crewmember also consolidated samples for return. The Rodent Research-8 (RR-8) investigation utilizes mice flown aboard the ISS, and maintained on Earth, to investigate the physiology of aging in response to microgravity and the role of aging in the onset and …
Rodent Research-8 (RR-8): Crewmembers performed day 2 of rodent operations. Rodent Habitats 1 and 2 were also stowed in preparation for SpX-16 return. The Rodent Research-8 (RR-8) investigation utilizes mice flown aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and maintained on Earth, to investigate the physiology of aging in response to microgravity and the role of …
Progress 71P ISS Reboost: Overnight the ISS completed a 5m 37s reboost using 71P thrusters. The purpose of the reboost was to start the necessary phasing to support the 2019 Russian Visiting Vehicle plan. ISS velocity increased by 0.65 meters per second (m/s) and ISS altitude was increased by 1.15 kilometers (km). Rodent Research-8 (RR-8): Today crewmembers …
Progress 71P ISS Reboost: Tonight at 9:05 PM CT, the ISS will complete a 5m 37s reboost using 71P thrusters. The purpose of the reboost is to start the necessary phasing to support upcoming Russian Visiting Vehicles in 2019; ISS velocity will be increased by 0.65 meters per second (m/s) and ISS altitude will increase by 1.15 …
