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ISS On-Orbit Status Report

ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/21/2020

Payloads

Robo-Pro Challenge: The crew performed a checkout out of the Robo-Pro Challenge configuration. The purpose of the checkout was to: 1. Verify Data and voice capability between ISS and participating space centers; 2. Confirm proper target marker locations in the JEM Module using the Astrobee Bumble unit; 3. Allow Bumble to route the expected test program. Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Robo-Pro Challenge), also known as Kibo-RPC, allows students to create programs to control Astrobee, a free-flying robot aboard the ISS. This opportunity provides hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering and mathematics in space and inspires the next generation of explorers. This activity is based on Japan-U.S. cooperation through the Japan-US Open platform Partnership Program (JP-US OP3).

RED-EYE: The crew relocated the RED-EYE hardware upon conclusion of the Astrobee operations. The RED-EYE program develops and demonstrates technologies which increase the utility of low-cost microsatellites using the Kaber Micro Satellite Deployer attached to the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM).

Systems

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) Cargo Review & Conference: In preparation for HTV9 arrival, the crew reviewed cargo ops products prior to a cargo conference with ground specialists. The conference is an opportunity to discuss a high-level overview of the required cargo transfer associated with the vehicle. HTV capture and berthing is planned for May 25th, with an ISS/HTV rendezvous time of 7:15 am CT.

HTV On-Board Training (OBT): The crew spent their afternoon participating in a robotics OBT session in preparation for HTV9. Today’s session was the second in a series of Robotics Onboard Trainer (ROBoT) sessions designed to help the crew maintain their training proficiency. The ROBoT is an on-orbit version of the ground-based Dynamics Skills Trainer (DST) that simulates robotics operations with graphical feedback.

CREW DRAGON Rendezvous Review Computer Based Training (CBT): The crew continued familiarization training today with self-study training of Dragon2 rendezvous operations. SpaceX Demo-2 mission is the first manned demonstration flight to the ISS for the Dragon2 spacecraft. The vehicle is planned to launch atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on May 27th.

Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Water Recovery System (WRS) Sample Analysis & Data Record: Crew performed an analysis of the water processing assembly (WPA) using the TOCA. The TOCA unit oxidizes organic carbon species present in the water to carbon dioxide gas and measures the concentration using nondispersive infrared spectroscopy. Analysis of the potable water using the TOCA occurs on a weekly basis. The crew replaced the TOCA Waste Water Bag (WWB) just prior to the sample collection to preclude overfill.

Completed Task List Activities:

  • Station Support Computer (SSC) 1 Shell Swap

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

  • Maneuver to Thruster Enabled Attitude (TEA)
  • Regen ECLSS Urine Processor Assembly (UPA) Total Feed Processed (TFP) Override
  • CIR System Support
  • EHDC 4 (N2 Zenith) Troubleshooting
  • DDCU Reconfiguration for decreasing beta

Look Ahead Plan

Friday, 5/22 (GMT 143)
Payloads:

  • Astrobee power off (NASA)

Systems:

  • Node 2 MTL Pump PPA Replacement
  • Recycle Tank Drain/Fill Ops
  • EHS FMK Stow
  • HTV Capture Review

Saturday, 5/23 (GMT 144)
Payloads:

  • Off Duty

Systems:

  • PCS Relocate

Sunday, 5/24 (GMT 145)
Payloads:

  • Off Duty

Systems:

  • Off Duty

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

  • Astrobee On
  • Progress 448 [AO] Transfers and IMS Ops
  • FS1 Laptop Replacement
  • Robot Programming Challenge Checkout
  • Life on the Station Photo/Video
  • Semi-annual BRI maintenance
  • Testing Inter-modular connectivity (after semi-annual BRI cleaning)
  • HTV Cargo Operations Review
  • Food Physiology Crew Diet Briefing
  • HTV Cargo Operations Conference
  • Gathering equipment for connecting water/condensate separator pump [НС-КВ] in SM and conducting water separation
  • Progress 448 [AO] Transfers and IMS Ops
  • Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Waste Water Bag (WWB) Changeout
  • EHS Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Water Recovery System (WRS) Sample Analysis & Data Record
  • Pille dosimeter readings download
  • Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event in High Definition (HD) – JEM
  • Red Eye Restow
  • On-board Training (OBT) HTV Robotics Onboard Trainer (ROBoT) Session 2
  • SpX-CREW DRAGON Rendezvous review CBT1
  • CB/ISS CREW CONFERENCE
  • Flight Director/ISS CREW CONFERENCE