USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #90: Today’s Radio Frequency Group (RFG) Retrieval 2.5 EVA was scrubbed. The Expedition 71 EVA series will now consist of two EVAs. The RFG Retrieval 2.5 EVA is now planned for June 24th and a second EVA is being targeted for July 2nd. Details for the July 2nd EVA are still …
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew completed various science and maintenance activities in support of the ISS. The crew performed a Node 2 Stowage Audit, an Expedite the Processing of Experiments to Space Station (ExPRESS) Logistics Carrier 1 (ELC-1) Shell Swap, a Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Urine Receptacle (UR) and …
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew completed a handover with experienced crewmembers, familiarizing them with life and work on board the ISS. The CFT crew also assisted the ISS crew by preparing for tomorrow’s Genes in Space Molecular Operations and Sequencing (GiSMOS) experiment with a procedure review and On-board Training (OBT). …
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Over the weekend, the CFT crew performed various Starliner vehicle tests and assessments, as well as emergency preparation. The crew performed a Safe Haven Test, a CFT Habitability Assessment, CFT Crew Suit and Seat Adjustments, Emergency Hardware Familiarization, and an Emergency Roles and Responsibilities Review. Cygnus NG-20 ISS Reboost: …
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew completed various post-docking activities to unload CFT cargo and configure the Starliner vehicle for quiescent operations. The crew performed Cargo Transfer, Centerline Camera and Tablet Battery Charging, a Nitrogen/Oxygen Resupply System (NORS) Mount Fit Test, and an Emergency Equipment Transfer and Checkout. Payloads: Immunity Assay: …
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT) Docking: Boeing Starliner Calypso successfully hard-docked to the ISS on Thursday, June 6th, at 12:56 PM CDT. The ISS crew welcomed aboard NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams. The ISS crew complement has officially increased from seven to nine. Payloads: Immunity Assay (IA): The crew gathered and …
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT) Launch: On Wednesday, June 5th, at 9:52 AM CDT, Boeing Starliner Calypso lifted off from Launch Complex-41 at Kennedy Space Center on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Boeing Starliner Calypso carries NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS. CFT is expected to dock …
Payloads: Astrobee/AstroSee-2: The crew relocated stowed items out of the experiment area and assisted with the performance of an AstroSee session. AstroSee demonstrates technology for autonomous spacecraft docking using the Astrobee free-flying robot platform. More information on this investigation can be found here. Immunity Assay: The crew gathered the experiment hardware and set up the …
Boeing CST-100 CFT: NASA, Boeing, and ULA are targeting NET Wednesday, June 5th for the next CFT launch opportunity after Saturday’s launch scrub. Payloads: Earthshine: The crew reviewed the Big Picture Words and set up the hardware which will be used for an Earthshine science session. This investigation involves the thorough analysis of photos taken …
Payloads: Astrobee/Integrated System for Autonomous and Adaptive Caretaking-15 (ISAAC-15): The crew assisted with the Astrobee ISAAC mapping activities in the US Lab. These maps support vision-based navigation used by the Astrobee free-fliers. More information on ISAAC can be found here. Cardiobreath: The crew performed a Cardiobreath science session using the Bio-Monitor wearable garment and Cycle …
