File photo: ready to launch. (December 6, 2019)

The International Space Station is preparing for the new Russian docking module that will arrive on Friday.

At the same time, the residents of Expedition 66 are focusing on various human research and space physics in the orbital laboratory today.

Russia’s newest docking port, the Prichal module, is located on top of the rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, and it counts down to launch at 8:06 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday. It will arrive at the station on Friday and will automatically stop at the Nauka multifunctional laboratory module at 10:26 am

Astronauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov started training on Monday morning to welcome Prichal's arrival. The duo from Roscosmos simulated the approach, rendezvous and docking of the Russian docking port on a rendezvous device operated by a remote robot or TORU. TORU is located in the Zvezda service module and, if necessary, can also be used to manually control and dock the approaching Russian spacecraft.

NASA flight engineers Raja Chari and Kayla Barron studied how the central nervous system adapts to microgravity. Human research will continue on Monday. The astronauts took turns wearing virtual reality headsets, sitting in the Columbus laboratory module for GRASP experiments. The study observed a crew member reaching for virtual objects before, during, and after a space mission to compare hand-eye coordination and vestibular changes.

NASA flight engineer Mark Vande Hei was conducting two space physics experiments all Monday. Vande Hei first repaired the samples in an electrostatic levitation furnace, which made it possible to safely study the thermophysical properties of high-temperature materials under weightlessness. Next, he opened the Microgravity Science Glovebox and uninstalled the hardware supporting the research, which was used to observe the semiconductor crystal growth process.

Flight engineers Thomas Marshburn and Matthias Maurer are dedicated to various robotics and maintenance activities throughout the day. Marshburn works on rail pipeline engineering, collecting site water samples for analysis, and conducting robotic tests for behavioral core measurement research. Maurer worked with Chari to practice the Canadaarm2 manipulator exercise scheduled for spacewalk on November 30.

Cygnus NG-16 takes off: On Saturday, November 20, NG-16 departed from the lowest point CBM of node 1, and was manipulated and released by the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) at 10:01 AM Central Standard Time. Cygnus will de-orbit on Wednesday, December 15th, after the de-orbital engine is ignited to establish a destructive reentry to the atmosphere. The spacecraft is full of waste that the space station staff put in the spacecraft, which will burn out in the earth's atmosphere.

Behavioral Core Measurement (BCM): The crew completed the Robot Vehicle Trainer (ROBoT) research course. Standardized behavioral measures (behavior core measures) for detecting behavioral health risks during exploratory missions initially examined a set of measurement methods to reliably assess the risk of poor cognitive or behavioral conditions and mental disorders during long-term spaceflights, and evaluate these measures The feasibility of the method was tested with two crew members within the operational and time constraints of the space flight. Subsequent subjects performed a subset of the original activities to measure the performance of a personal or crew remote-controlled robot operation performed by a crew member in poor physical condition within the first 24 hours after landing. This information can help determine what missions a crew member who has spent months in weightlessness can reasonably perform after landing on the surface of Mars.

Electrostatic Levitation Furnace (ELF): The staff enters the laboratory, collects all the samples released from the sample rack, and then replaces the sample rack assembly in the sample box. ELF is an experimental facility designed to suspend, melt, and solidify materials through containerless processing techniques using electrostatic levitation methods. Using this equipment, the thermophysical properties of high-temperature melts can be measured, and the solidification of deep subcooled melts can be achieved.

GRASP: The staff viewed the big picture and conducted three versions of the GRASP survey. Gravitational References for Sensimotor Performance: The purpose of the Reaching and Grasping (GRASP) survey is to better understand how the central nervous system (CNS) integrates information from different senses (such as vision or hearing) and encoded in different reference systems for coordination Hand and visual environment. More specifically, the scientific team is trying to better understand whether and how gravity serves as a frame of reference for controlling the grip of the tentacle.

Retinal diagnosis: The staff set up the retinal diagnosis hardware, placed an iPad equipped with a retinal lens device in front of the subject's eyes, and conducted experiments. The DLR-EAC Retina Diagnosis Study (Retina Diagnosis) uses commercial ophthalmic lenses (approved for routine clinical use via mobile devices) to capture images of the human retina in space. Videos/images are linked down to test and training models to detect retinopathy common to astronauts. The main goal of Retinal Diagnostics is to prove that a small, light, mobile, non-invasive, non-contact, light-based retinal imaging device can capture astronaut's fundus images under microgravity conditions throughout the entire time course of aerospace-related nerves. Ocular syndrome (SANS) progresses.

The use of baffles in sealed ampoules for solidified sample exchange-brazing of aluminum alloys in space (SUBSA-BRAINS): Following the successful 6-hour processing cycle of each of the two ampoules last week, the staff today Take out the SUBSA experiment hardware (MSG) from the gravity science glove box and put it away. SUBSA-BRAINS examines differences in capillary flow, interfacial reactions and bubble formation during brazing alloy solidification under microgravity conditions. Brazing technology can bond similar materials (such as aluminum alloy and aluminum) or different materials (such as aluminum alloy and ceramic) at temperatures above 450°C. It is a potential tool for constructing human space habitats and man-made systems, as well as repairing damage to micrometeoroids or space debris.

Thermo-Mini: The staff set up the Thermo-Mini headband system for the upcoming 36-hour measurement. The goal of the Thermo-Mini survey is to gain insights into human body thermoregulation during long-term space flights. Thermo-Mini is a new device that measures core body temperature by calculating the heat flux of the head or chest. Because of its non-invasiveness, astronauts can wear it for several hours a day.

Environmental Sanitation System (EHS) operations: Today, the crew of the International Space Station collects water samples from the drinking water dispenser (PWD) for in-flight and post-flight analysis, and regularly conducts EHS water sampling. The in-flight samples are used to perform a total organic carbon analyzer (TOCA) analysis, which measures the content of organic components in drinking water. The staff also used the coliform test bag to test the presence of coliform bacteria in the water sample. These tests are used to determine whether the drinking water is still safe for the crew to drink.

Port 1 (P1) S-Band Antenna Support Assembly (SASA) Removal and Replacement (R&R) Extravehicular Activities (EVA): As part of the upcoming EVA preparations, the crew reviewed the robot procedures and participated in meetings with ground experts . EVA is scheduled to take place on November 30th next week and will replace the failed SASA device on the P1 truss.

On-board maintenance (IFM) activities: Today, the activated carbon/ion exchange (ACTEX) filters in the waste and sanitation compartment (WHC) and the water storage system (WSS) have been replaced. The ACTEX filter used in the WHC to remove iodine from the system has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced.

Personal Carbon Dioxide Monitor (PCO2M) Operation: Three personal carbon dioxide monitors were charged and calibrated today for deployment in Crew Standby Sleep Accommodation (CASA). The staff used iPad and CO2 monitor spot checks to perform a single-point calibration of the monitor. The monitor will stay in CASA for approximately three days to help the ground team determine CO2 trends.

Mobile Service System (MSS) Robot Operation: Yesterday, the Robot Ground Controller (ROBO) supplied power to MSS and operated the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to leave. Then SSRMS removed the dedicated dexterous manipulator (SPDM) growth factor from the laboratory. SSRMS and SPDM were maneuvered and parked, and the mobile transport vehicle (MT) was switched from site 5 (WS 5) to WS 7. MSS is positioned to start the ISS experience (MISSE) transfer tray (MTT) extraction material today.

Saltwater processor odor feedback EMU Enhanced C&W System (ECWS) Onboard Training (OBT) Incremental Handover 66 Crew CASA Loading Restriction Reminder Card Today's ground activities: Unless otherwise stated, all activities have been completed.

Robot ground supports SPDM operation and MT translation LSG laptop activates HRF rack 2 power-down command ATS PPL loads ECLSS suppresses C&W enables forward-looking plans

Astrobatics Food Physiology GRASP HRF Blood/Urine Collection InSPACE-4 Setting up and running the Lumina data transmission phosphorescent aging system:

EVA tool configuration PCO2 monitor charging P/TV EVA camera configuration BPA sliding assembly Wednesday, November 24 (328 GMT) Payload:

Astrobee Off Acoustic Diagnosis of Food Acceptability Food Physiology HRF Blood/Urine Collection InSPACE-4 MELFI Icebrick Insert Metabolic Space Phosphorescence Aging Thermo-Mini Stow System:

T2 6 months maintenance MAX CEVIS EVA tool configuration EVA SAFER C/O IFM hatch seal inspection Thursday, November 25 (GMT 329) Payload:

EPO contact surface food physiology HRF saliva/urine collection phosphorescent aging Thermo-Mini Stow system:

Planned activities for the crew to leave work today: Unless otherwise stated, all activities have been completed.

Astrobee OBT Review HRF Universal Saliva and Urine Collection Thermo Mini with MELFI Sample Retrieval and Insertion Operations Setup Polar Desiccant Exchange Environmental Health System (EHS) Personal Carbon Dioxide Monitor Charging and Calibrating Iceberg Desiccant Exchange Electrostatic Floating Furnace (ELF) Procedure Review GRASP Big Picture Words Electrostatic Levitating Furnace (ELF) Project Collection Electrostatic Levitating Furnace (ELF) Sample Rack Replacement Treadmill 2 (T2) Sports Video Conference Environmental Health System (EHS) Water Drinking Machine (PWD) Sample Collection GRASP Scientific Performance Trek Notebook for Sitting Posture Computer Power Circulating Water Storage System (WSS) ACTEX Filter Element Removal and Replacement Flight Maintenance (IFM) Waste and Sanitary Compartment (WHC) Activated Carbon/Ion Exchange (ACTEX) Filter Removal and Replacement (R&R) Actiwatch Plus HRF Rack 2 Setup & Stow Robotics Procedure Review & Conference uses the baffle in the sealed ampoule to solidify the core measure of hardware loading behavior RO BoT-r research and test Health Maintenance System (HMS) ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT) Environmental Health System (EHS) Coliform Water Treatment Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Drinking Water Distributor (PWD) Sample Analysis and Data Recording Food Physiology Fecal Sample Collection Retinal Diagnosis Data Collection with Equipment Setup and Storage Rechargeable EVA Camera D4 Battery CDM Inspection Crew Standby Sleeping Accommodation (CASA) Restricted Zone (KOZ) and Access Control

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