ISS SERVIR (“to serve” in Spanish) Environmental Research and Visualization System (ISERV): Wilmore and Cristoforetti viewed an ISERV Payload On-Board Training video and procedures to become familiar with removal techniques, then removed the ISERV telescope from the Window Observation Research Facility (WORF) payload volume. ISERV is an automated system designed to acquire images of the …
Haptics-1: Wilmore set up Haptics-1 equipment on rack front seat tracks in the Columbus Module, performed five Haptics-1 experiment protocols and transferred data to a Station Support Computer (SSC) for downlink. The objective of the Haptics-1 experiment is to execute an in-orbit engineering parameter calibration and identification for one joint of an exoskeleton haptic device …
Ocular Health Tonometry Test: Virts took his blood pressure, then Cristoforetti, acting as the Crew Medical Officer (CMO), performed a tonometry test of Virts as part of a regular series of tests for Ocular Health. Additional eye examinations of Virts will be performed over the next two days. The Ocular Health protocol is a systematic …
Advanced Biological Research System (ABRS): Cristoforetti removed the ABRS from EXPRESS Rack 2 and prepared it for stowage to return on SPX-5. The ABRS provides two independently controlled environmental chambers capable of conducting a wide variety of biological investigations using plants, microorganisms, or small arthropods. The temperatures, lighting conditions, and atmospheric compositions within these chambers …
Rodent Research: Crew powered down, removed and prepared the Rodent Research habitat for stow. At the conclusion of Rodent research-1 operations, Habitat -2 was positioned in several locations (EXPRESS Rack 1 (ER1), ER2 and Aisle deploy) to thermally characterize areas within the US Lab in preparation for future Rodent Research operations. Circadian Rhythms: Cristoforetti completed her …
Neuromapping: The crew supported operations to complete objectives of the NeuroMapping Neurocognitive Test. After connecting a control pad to the HRF laptop, Virts launched the NeuroMapping application and completed the Mental Rotation I Test, the Sensorimotor Adaptation Test, the Dual Task Test while tethered, and the Mental Rotation II Test while free-floating. Wilmore took photographs …
Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) white light source replacement: During Advanced Colloids Experiment (ACE-M3) operations last week, the white light lamp burned out. Today, Wilmore opened up the FIR and replaced the lamp, enabling operations to continue. In the ACE-M-3 investigation, a model colloidal system is used to observe the microscopic behavior of liquids and gases …
Cognition: Virts will act as the Cognition test operations subject. He will power on Human Research Facility (HRF) laptop, launch the Cognition application, and complete the Cognition test which includes pre-test questions and an array of cognitive tests with performance feedback. Individualized Real-Time Neurocognitive Assessment Toolkit for Space Flight Fatigue (Cognition) is a battery of …
SpaceX-5 Launch Status: SpaceX-5 launch has been delayed until January 6, 2015. All of the preparatory activities to support SpaceX-5 berth are being replanned. Biolab: Wilmore and Cristoforetti inspected and performed troubleshooting for the Biolab Handling Mechanism (HM) incubator access door. The door slot was checked for potential debris and closeout pictures were taken. Additional …
SpaceX-5 Launch Status: The static test fire scheduled yesterday was started, but aborted shortly after engine ignition. SpaceX is currently evaluating any impacts to the schedule. Robonaut: Virts reviewed a Robonaut video in preparation for upcoming operations. This was the first time motor power was applied to Robonaut following the addition of the legs and …
