ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Sally Ride Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle Schools (EarthKAM) Mission 85: A week-long science objective was successfully performed. As of this report, around 12,000 students from 24 countries participated, and more than 2,800 images have been downlinked. EarthKAM allows thousands of students to

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Cold Atom Lab (CAL): The crew verified that the Ion Pump Controller Power LED was illuminated. This allows the health of the new science module 3B to be preserved until it can be installed in the CAL facility next week. CAL produces clouds of atoms

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Complement of Integrated Protocols for Human Exploration Research on Varying Mission Durations (CIPHER): A Vestibular Motion Sickness Questionnaire, Standard Measures (SM) pre-sleep questionnaires, and a SM Cognition test were performed in support of the CIPHER investigation. CIPHER consists of 14 studies designed to improve our

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Circadian Light: Using the EveryWear app on a tablet, a start-of-the-next-day assessment was performed. Circadian Light tests a new lighting system that is designed to help astronauts maintain an acceptable circadian rhythm in comparison to the current lighting aboard the ISS. This can help enhance

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Circadian Light: Photos were taken of the light panel setup and an end-of-day assessment was performed in support of the ongoing Circadian Lights investigation. Circadian Light tests a new lighting system that is designed to help astronauts maintain an acceptable circadian rhythm in comparison to

ISS On-Orbit Status Report 70 Soyuz Launch and Dock: This morning at 10:44 AM CDT, 70S launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and docked to the MRM1 docking port at 2:04 PM CDT after a 2-orbit rendezvous. 70S carried NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Actiwatch-Plus: Actiwatch units were hooked up to the HRF-1 rack for charging and data downlink. The Actiwatch-Plus is a waterproof, non-intrusive, sleep-wake activity monitor worn on the wrist of a crewmember and contains a miniature uniaxial accelerometer that produces a signal as the subject moves.

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ISS On-Orbit Status Report ISS Reboost: This afternoon, the ISS performed a reboost using the Aft Progress 85P rendezvous and docking (R&D) thrusters. This reboost will set up proper phasing conditions for the Soyuz 70S 2-orbit rendezvous in August. The burn was nominal with a 2.05 Payloads: Immunity

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Astrobee: The JEM was prepared for Astrobee flyer remote operations. Astrobee is made up of three free-flying, cube-shaped robots. These robots are designed to help scientists and engineers develop and test technologies for use in microgravity to assist astronauts with routine chores, and give ground

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Actiwatch-Plus: Actiwatch units were hooked up to Human Research Facility 1 (HRF-1) for charging and data downlinks. The Actiwatch-Plus is a waterproof, non-intrusive, sleep-wake activity monitor worn on the wrist of a crewmember and contains a miniature uniaxial accelerometer that produces a signal as the

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Cold Atom Lab (CAL): Preparation for the Slice-7B replacement was continued. The CAL produces clouds of atoms that are chilled to about one ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero — much colder than the average temperature of deep space. At these low temperatures, atoms

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Crew-6 Dragon Endeavour Undock and Landing: Crew Dragon Endeavour undocked from the PMA-2 docking port on Node 2 Forward of the ISS on Sunday September 3rd at 6:05 AM CDT. Later that day, at 11:17 PM CDT, Crew Dragon Endeavour splashed down near Jacksonville

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Advanced Resistive Exercise Device-Kinematics (ARED-K): Preparation activities continued for the ARED-K experiment, with a goal of performing the first science session next week. ARED is the current resistive exercise device used as a countermeasure to musculoskeletal deconditioning in microgravity. However, a major unknown is the

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Exploration Potable Water Dispenser (xPWD): The xPWD hardware was installed, activated, and checked out in Expedite the Processing of Experiments to Space Station (EXPRESS) Rack 7. The current on-orbit Potable Water Dispenser (PWD), launched in fall 2008, provides water for crew consumption and food preparation

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Advanced Resistive Exercise Device-Kinematics (ARED-K): The crew performed a familiarization session for the ARED-K experiment. Resistive exercise is used as a countermeasure to musculoskeletal deconditioning in microgravity and currently ISS crews perform resistive exercise using ARED. However, a major unknown is the internal bone and

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Engineering Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Microtissues with Metabolic Regulators in Space to Promote Cardiomyocyte Maturation (Project EAGLE): The crew performed the final preservation session. During the operations, several internal membranes were ruptured, but it’s believed the ground teams can still harvest the cells they need

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Crew-7 Launch and Dock: Saturday, August 26th, at 2:27 AM CDT, SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance lifted off from Launch Complex -39A at Kennedy Space Center on a Falcon 9 rocket and docked to the ISS Sunday, August 27th, at 8:17 AM CDT. Crew Dragon

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Progress 85P Docking: Following the completion of a 34-orbit rendezvous, 85P successfully docked to the Aft Service Module port last night at 10:45 PM CDT. The crew then performed leak checks, opened hatches, and began unloading cargo. 85P delivered food, fuel, and supplies to the

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Predetermined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM): The ISS performed a retrograde PDAM at 10:00 AM CDT to avoid a possible conjunction. Using SM Main Engine thrusters, the ISS completed a 0.3 m/s ∆V retrograde PDAM to clear the debris. The PDAM executed nominally, and

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Progress 85P Launch: Tuesday evening at 8:08 PM CDT, 85P launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome carrying food, fuel, and supplies to the ISS. An automated docking to the ISS Service Module aft docking port is planned to occur on Thursday, August 24th at approximately 10:

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE): FBCE Avionics 1 was replaced within the Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) and test fluid was refilled. A test Module data cable was left capped as the connector was clocked 180 degrees from the expected configuration. Ground teams are assessing

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Payloads: Advanced Resistive Exercise Device – Kinematics (ARED-K): The ARED-K Acquisition Unit (AU) in Node 3 was powered on to verify ground connectivity. The ground was successfully able to connect to the AU, and the crew powered off the AU. The ARED-K investigation assesses the current exercise

ISS On-Orbit Status Report Progress 83P Undock: Sunday afternoon, the Russian Cargo Vehicle Progress 83P, which provided cargo and propellant to the ISS, undocked from the Service Module (SM) Aft port at 6:50 PM CDT. Following departure from the ISS, the vehicle’s thrusters fired to maneuver 83P into