Multi-Omics Sample Collections: A 52S crewmember collected fecal samples for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Multi-Omics experiment. The samples were placed into the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). The Multi-omics analysis of human microbial-metabolic cross-talk in the space ecosystem (Multi-Omics) investigation evaluates the impacts of space environment and prebiotics on astronauts’ immune function, by combining the data obtained from the measurements of changes in the gut microbiological composition, metabolites profiles, and the immune system.

Veg-03 Operations: The crew photodocumented the status of the plants in the Veggie facility, and evaluated the plant pillows to determine if additional watering is required. The Veg-03 investigation uses the Veggie plant growth facility to cultivate a type of cabbage, lettuce and mizuna which are harvested on-orbit with samples returned to Earth for testing. Organisms grow differently in space, from single-celled bacteria to plants and humans. Future long-duration space missions will require crew members to grow their own food, so understanding how plants respond to microgravity is an important step toward that goal. Veg-03 uses the Veggie plant growth facility to cultivate a type of cabbage, lettuce and mizuna which are harvested on-orbit with samples returned to Earth for testing.

USOS Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) 45 Preparation: Today the crew reconfigured necessary EVA tools, reviewed procedures, and participated in a conference with ground EVA planners in support of next week’s EVA. The goals of this EVA include: Removal and Replacement of the degraded CP9 camera and lubrication of the Latching End Effector (LEE) B.

External Robotics Operations: Over the weekend, robotics ground controllers walked the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) onto Mobile Base System (MBS) Power Data Grapple Fixture 3 (PDGF3). They then maneuvered SSRMS as required to perform a video and imagery survey of the Latching End Effector B (LEE-B) snare cables using an External High Definition Camera (EHDC). Once the survey was completed, the SSRMS was walked off onto MBS PDGF4 in preparation of US EVA 45 scheduled tomorrow (GMT 283).

Today’s Planned Activities

All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

TORU OBT. Tagup with Instructor

Multi Omics Fecal Sample Operations

KUBIK 6 Setup

Multi Omics Fecal Sample MELFI Insertion

Columbus WOOV9,10 Inspection

Adjustment of KUBIK sensor signal to e-box

US Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Tether Inspection

KUBIK Temperature Measurement

Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Water Recovery System (WRS) Sample Analysis

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Tool Configuring

BIOCARD. Experiment Session Assistance

BIOCARD. Experiment Session

VEG-03 Plant Photo

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Tool Audit

Progress 436 [AO] Cargo Transfers and IMS Ops

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Review

PELLE Data Download & deployment before EVA

MOTOCARD. Experiment Session

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Node 1 Vacuum Access Port (VAP) Check

Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (RGN) Wastewater Storage Tank Assembly (WSTA) Fill

ЕДВ Inspection

Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Sample Data Record

MOTOCARD. Photography of “Diasled” holster and БП-015 unit

СОЖ maintenance

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cuff Checklist Print

Equipment Lock (E-LK) Preparation

Contingency Water Container (CWC) Locate

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Conference

Exercise Data Downlink via OCA

Completed Task List Activities

Emergency Mask OBT Questionnaire

ESA-PAO-CABOT

ESA-PAO-CPR

ESA-PAO-EUINST

ESA PAO Recorded Message Science Festival

EVA BAYONET RECEPTACLE CLEAN

Extravehicular Glove Inspection

Health Maintenance System (HMS) Spaceflight Cognitive Assessment Tool for Windows (WinSCAT) Test

Printer Troubleshoot

VEG-03 Plant Pillow Water

VEG-03 Plant Pillow Water

WHC Trash Photograph

Ground Activities

All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

CDRA blower fan speed test

Standard commanding

Three-Day Look Ahead:

Tuesday, 10/09: US EVA 45

Wednesday, 10/11: Urine Transfer, ACME Chamber Install and Config, Neuromapping, HAM Radio Ops

Thursday, 10/12: CIR Ops and ACME Config, WHC Dose Pump R&R, EVA 46 Tool Config

QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group: