NanoRacks Vuze (One Strange Rock) Camera Operations in the Service Module: The crew used the NanoRacks Vuze camera to record 3-Dementional 360-degree videos inside of the ISS. The handheld camera was used in the USOS and Russian Segment to capture long corridor footage to give the viewer a 3D perspective of floating through the ISS. The mounted camera captured “a day in the life” style footage of the crew as they conduct their nominal tasks. The National Geographic Channel–Virtual Reality Educational Video for Television Series–“One Strange Rock” (One Strange Rock Virtual Reality) is a 10-part series that transports a virtual reality camera to the ISS for recording of a National Geographic special on the Earth as a natural life-support system. The crew aboard the ISS records a series of virtual reality pieces for incorporation into a larger documentary about natural history and the solar system. Each episode features a different crewmember and addresses different topics using next generation virtual reality technology to raise awareness about the Earth system and the space program.

Dose Distribution Inside the International Space Station – 3D (DOSIS-3D): Today the crew de-installed DOSIS 3D passive detectors and handed them over to a Russian crewmember for packing in the returning 51S Soyuz vehicle. DOSIS-3D uses several active and passive detectors to determine the radiation doses inside the ISS. The goal is a three-dimensional radiation map covering all sections of the ISS.

Multi-Omics Sample Collections: A 52S crewmember conducted fecal sample collections 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.

Human Research Program (HRP) Collections – Functional Immune: The crew completed the fourth day of the five day Functional Immune session, which collects saliva samples the each day and blood samples on the fifth day. Today the crew also conducted an audit of the HRP supplies. The samples collected will support the mid-mission HRP compliment for the 52S crewmembers and the return minus zero Day (R-0) compliment for the 51S crewmember. The Functional Immune investigation analyzes blood and saliva samples to determine the changes taking place in crewmembers’ immune systems during flight. The changes in the immune system are also compared with crewmembers’ self-reported health information. Results are expected to provide new insight into the possible health risks of long-duration space travel, including future missions to Mars, asteroids, or other distant destinations.

Two Phase Flow (TPF) Operations: Following the completion of a TPF experiment run, the crew deactivated the TPF experiment equipment in the Multi-Purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) and then adjusted the valve setting before re-activating the experiment equipment for the next experiment run. The Two-Phase Flow experiment investigates the heat transfer characteristics of flow boiling in the microgravity environment. It provides a fundamental understanding of the behaviors of bubble formation, liquid-vapor flow in a tube, and how heat transfers in cooling systems. Two-phase flow employs a sample cooling loop using perfluorohexane, often used in coolant for electronics, to establish flow rate, heating power, and other effects on different conditions.

Earth Imagery from ISS Target Operations: Using the RED camera, the crew captured images and video footage of the Iberian Peninsula, This investigation creates a series of videos, showcasing Earth from space. These videos will be taken with cameras on the ISS in 6K hi-resolution, then integrated into videos for screensavers for public enjoyment, exploration, and engagement.

Water Delivery System (WDS) Disassembly: The crew completed an activity to disassemble the WDS in preparation for returning the unit on SpaceX-13. The WDS was used in the past to provide an interface for the crew to dispense potable water from water containers, but is no longer needed. The WDS Orbital Replacement Unit (ORU) is being returned to the ground so that its components can be refurbished and used for Water Processor Assembly (WPA) sparing.

Dragon Capture OBT: Today the crew performed on board training to maintain proficiency for the upcoming capture and berthing of the SpaceX-13 Dragon vehicle.

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) preparation: Today the crew prepared the EMU soft goods components for return on SpaceX-13.

Today’s Planned Activities

All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.



HRF Generic Saliva Collection 10 Minutes – Subject

PARODONT-2. Activities with Microbial Control and Mouthwash sets

HRF Generic Sample MELFI Retrieval And Insertion Operations

Functional Immune Saliva Collection Dry Book – Subject

Lighting Effects Sleep Log Entry – Subject

Auxiliary Computer System [ВКС] Laptops Antivirus Software Checkout and Report

51S Gas Sample Container Pack

Multi Omics Fecal Sample Operations

Crew Departure Preparations for Return to Earth

Sanitary & Hygiene Status Monitoring

iPad Air 2 Charge

Multi Omics Fecal Sample MELFI Insertion

Multi Omics Fecal Stow

International Procedures Viewer Tablet Server Configuration

Multi-purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) Two-Phase Flow Experiment Equipment Deactivation

Two-Phase Flow Experiment Equipment Valves Setting

Multi-purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) Two-Phase Flow Experiment Equipment Activation

In-Flight Maintenance Water Delivery System (WDS) Disassembly and Packing

Dragon Cargo Operations Review

Soyuz 736 Stowage Ops for Return.

DOSIS 3D Passive Detectors De-Installation from Columbus (10 PDPs and 1 TDP).

DOSIS 3D Passive Detector Pouch handover to Russian crew for download of dosimeters with Soyuz.

To prepare Extravehicular Mobility Unit soft good components for return on SpX-13 and unpack components that arrived on OA-8.

LBNP Exercise (CLOSEOUT).

Multiple User System for Earth Sensing Server Vent Cleaning

Handover Procedure Review

Data Prep for Return

ISS HAM Service Module Pass

Microbial Sample Collection

Dragon Capture Review

Dragon Cargo Operations Conference

HRF1 Drawer Audit

On-board Training (OBT) Dragon Robotics Onboard Trainer (ROBoT) Session 2

FGB Gas Analyzer Vacuum Cleaning

NanoRacks Vuze Camera – SM Operations

Filling (separation) of ЕДВ (КОВ) for Elektron or ЕДВ-СВ

СОЖ maintenance

Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event in High Definition (HD) – Lab

Preventive Maintenance of Hatch Sealing Mechanism on MRM1 Passive Docking Assembly (АСП) and Soyuz 736 Active Docking Mechanism [ACA] hatch

NanoRacks Vuze Camera – SD Removal

Completed Task List Activities

None

Ground Activities

All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.



67P propellant purge

Three-Day Look Ahead:

Wednesday, 12/13: Change of Command, Emer Roles & Resp Review, 51S Undock, ECHO, Dragon OBT, PCG Handover, Veggie Facility Clean, HRF Sample, RAM Deploy, Acoustic Monitor Setup, Lighting Effects

Thursday, 12/14: 51S Landing, Crew off duty

Friday, 12/15: Lighting Effects, MetOx Regen, Earth Imagery from ISS

QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group: