The Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft is visualized docked to the Rassvet module as the International Space Station orbited 268 miles above the Indian Ocean just north of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, an abroad territory of France. Credit: NASA
The Expedition 70 team continued its area health and Earth science research studies while servicing a variety of research hardware on Thursday, October 19. The International Space Station (ISS) is orbiting greater today as its homeowners examined emergency situation gear and evaluated tasks for an upcoming spacewalk.
DNA Analysis and Health Monitoring
DNA analysis was back on the schedule as NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli utilized a portable DNA sequencer to identify bacteria extracted from station water samples. The technology research study will help keep teams and spacecraft safe with less reliance on Earth as NASA plans missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. She also used the Bio-Monitor vest and headband for a 48-hour session checking the wearables ability to keep track of an astronauts health comfortably while minimally hindering their everyday activities.
The Canadarm2 robotic arm is envisioned extending from the International Space Station while orbiting 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean near the Aleutian Islands. Credit: NASA
Observing Earth and Managing Cargo
Commander Andreas Mogensen of ESA (European Space Agency) worked inside the cupola once again checking the ability of an advanced cam to observe Earths thunderstorms and their electrical activity at 100,000 frames per second. Results might enhance climatic knowledge and promote future space applications. The two-time station visitor from Denmark also transferred freight and trash in and out of the Northrop Grumman Cygnus freight craft connected to the Unity modules Earth-facing port.
DNA analysis was back on the schedule as NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli utilized a portable DNA sequencer to identify germs extracted from station water samples. The technology research study will help keep teams and spacecraft safe with less reliance on Earth as NASA prepares objectives to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Leader Andreas Mogensen of ESA (European Space Agency) worked inside the cupola once again testing the capability of an innovative camera to observe Earths thunderstorms and their electrical activity at 100,000 frames per second. Outcomes might enhance atmospheric understanding and promote future area applications. The two-time station visitor from Denmark also moved freight and garbage in and out of the Northrop Grumman Cygnus freight craft connected to the Unity modules Earth-facing port.
Routine Checks and Maintenance
NASA Flight Engineer Loral OHara photographed emergency situation hardware for inspection, then inspected her high blood pressure, and uninstalled elements on a spacesuit. Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) changed filters inside the Life Science Glovebox and then swapped sample cassettes inside the Materials Science Laboratory.
NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral OHara is visualized cutting her hair aboard the International Space Station. Credit: NASA
Cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai have actually been hectic the last numerous days preparing for a spacewalk set up for 2:10 p.m. EDT on October 25. The duo examined an upgraded spacewalking task list that includes setting up science hardware, releasing a nanosatellite, and checking a backup radiator on the Nauka science module that dripped coolant.
Both cosmonauts also took turns practicing futuristic piloting strategies on a computer while wearing a cap filled with sensing units that measured their responses. Researchers will utilize the information to comprehend how future teams may react to flying spacecraft and managing robotics on planetary objectives.
Flight Engineer Konstantin Borisov signed up with the pair from Roscosmos for the spacewalk evaluation before lunch break. He also moved water saved inside the Progress 85 (85P) cargo craft into tanks aboard the station and then examined electronics systems in the Zvezda service module.
Orbital Adjustments
The space lab is orbiting a little greater today after the 85P fired its thruster engines for over 18 minutes late Wednesday night. The orbital reboost raises the ISS to the correct elevation for the rendezvous and docking of Roscosmos next freight craft, the Progress 86, slated for early December.