SpaceX (SpX)-12 Capture and Berthing: SpX-12 rendezvous and capture were successfully completed today at 5:54 AM CDT using the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS). The crew monitored Dragon’s approach from the Cupola Robotic Workstation. Vestibule outfitting, vehicle ingress and critical cargo transfer began following capture.

Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Biophysics 3: The crew retrieved LMM Biophysics 3 Plate 1 from the Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) and placed it into a Microgravity Experiment Research Locker / INcubator (MERLIN). The LMM was placed in the FIR on Monday to begin the science run. Using the three-dimensional structure of proteins, scientists can determine how they function and how they are involved in disease. Some proteins benefit from being crystallized in microgravity, where they can grow larger and with fewer imperfections. Access to crystals grown on the ISS supports research for a wide range of diseases, as well as microgravity-related problems such as radiation damage, bone loss and muscle atrophy. This investigation identifies which proteins would benefit from crystallization in space.

Food Acceptability: The crew completed a Food Acceptability questionnaire for this investigation which seeks to determine the impact of repetitive consumption of food currently available from the spaceflight food system. Results will be used in developing strategies to improve food system composition to support crew health and performance on long duration missions.

Minus Eighty Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI)-1 Anomaly: Overnight during the crew sleep period, the Electronics Unit (EU) for MELFI-1 experienced an anomaly. Following crew wake, science samples were successfully relocated to alternate MELFI units without issue. Ground teams are working a forward plan to replace the MELFI-1 EU with an on orbit spare.

NeuroMapping: The crew was unable to perform the Neuromapping assessments today due to a software fault that caused the laptop to lock up. Ground experts are investigating the anomaly.

Today’s Planned Activities

All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

Video recording for KOROLYOV TV channel

Soyuz 735 Samsung PC Battery check and recharge

Soyuz 736 Samsung PC Battery check and recharge

CONTENT. Experiment Ops

Preparation of Reports for Roscosmos web site and social media

ECON-M. Observation and photography

Crew Command Panel (CCP) Cable Route and Checkout

Reminder ESA Nutritional Assessment

Reminder NeuroMapping

MELFI Transfer

USOS Window Shutter Close

On MCC Go Regeneration of Micropurification Unit (БМП) Ф2 Cartridge (start)

Acoustic Dosimeter Operations – Setup Dosimeter for Static Measurement

Food Acceptability Questionnaire

MORNING PREPARATION WORK

Updated EVA Timeline Review

Microscope (MS) Thermal Container Check

Robotic Workstation (RWS) High Definition (HD) Monitor Downlink

Photo/TV Ghost Camera in Cupola on SSC power recording

Robotics Workstation (RWS) Dragon Configuration

Dragon R Bar Approach

JEM Camera Robot Cable Swap

Cold Stowage Double Cold bag Unpack Review

Check to see that shutters are closed on windows 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14

Dragon R Bar Approach

Pistol Grip Tool Torque Analyzer Kit Data Collection

On MCC Go Purging Elektron-VM Liquid Unit (БЖ) after Shutdown

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Dragon Capture

Pre-EVA PILLE dosimeter data collection and deployment

Node 2 to Dragon Pressurization and Leak Check Equipment Pregather

Robotic Workstation (RWS) High Definition (HD) Monitor Deactivation

Ghost camera teardown in Cupola

Photo TV High Definition (HD) Dragon Video Setup

Combustion Integrated Rack Upper Rack Doors Open

Dust collectors ПФ1, ПФ2 – filter replacement, fans В1, В2 grille cleaning in DC1 (without replacement)

Fuel Oxidizer Reaction Products (FORP) KIT Prep

Multi-Omics-Mouse Pre-experiment Transfer Familiarization 1

Combustion Integrated Rack Manifold Bottle Replacement

Environmental Health System (EHS) – Rad Detector Relocate

Vacuum cleaning of КВД and КСД valve screens before EVA

Combustion Integrated Rack Upper Rack Doors Close

Orlan-MK No.6 Drink Bag Refill and Install

Orlan-MKS No.4 Drink Bag Refill and Install

ARED Platform Pip Pin Inspect and Secure

Advanced Space Experiment Processor Overview On-Board Training

On-Orbit Hearing Assessment (O-OHA) with EarQ Software Setup and Test

NeuroMapping Experiment Neurocognitive Test – Subject [Aborted]

Environmental Health System (EHS) – Surface Sample Kit (SSK) Analysis (T+5)

On-orbit hearing assessment using EARQ

Fluids Integrated Rack Rack Doors Open

LMM Biophysics Plate Removal

Health Maintenance System (HMS) – ESA Nutritional Assessment

Crew Command Panel (CCP) Cable Deroute

Node 2 to Dragon Pressurization and Leak Check

Fluids Integrated Rack Doors Close

On-Orbit Hearing Assessment (O-OHA) with EarQ Software Setup and Test

Dragon Vestibule Outfitting

On-Orbit Hearing Assessment (O-OHA) with EarQ Software Setup and Test

Node 2 Nadir Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) Controller Panel Assembly (CPA) Removal

On MCC Go Regeneration Micropurification Unit (БМП) Ф2 Absorption Cartridge (end)

Completed Task List Activities

Rendezvous and Prox Ops Program (RPOP) Setup

Ground Activities

All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

Dragon berthing and vestibule outfitting support

N2 CBM Bolt loading

Three-Day Look Ahead:

Thursday, 08/17: SpX-12 cargo transfer operations, RS EVA 43

Friday, 08/18: Rodent Research-9 (RR-9) transfer, Vascular Ultrasound, Mouse Habitat, RS EVA Cleanup

Saturday, 08/19: RR-9 access unit cleaning, TangoLab 2 installation/checkout, ADSEP cell transfer, Lung Media fixation, NanoRacks Module 9 ops, ADSEP cell transfer, POLAR desiccant pack swap

QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group: