Vascular Echo: With ground team assistance, a 53S crewmember performed a Vascular Echo protocol, which included scans of his neck, thigh, portal vein, and heart. Following the scanning activity, the subject completed three consecutive blood pressure measurements using the Cardio-lab Holter Arterial blood pressure unit. Vascular Echo examines changes in blood vessels, and the heart, while the crew members are in space, and then follow their recovery on return to Earth. The results could provide insight into potential countermeasures to help maintain crewmember health, and quality of life for everyone.

Human Research Program (HRP) Collections (Biochemical Profile, Repository): Today a 52S subject began a 24-hour urine sample collection to support the Biochemical Profile and Repository experiments. The samples were placed in the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI).

The Biochemical Profile experiment tests blood and urine samples obtained from astronauts before, during, and after spaceflight. Specific proteins and chemicals in the samples are used as biomarkers, or indicators of health. Post-flight analysis yields a database of samples and test results, which scientists can use to study the effects of spaceflight on the body.

Repository is a storage bank used to maintain biological specimens over extended periods of time and under well-controlled conditions. This repository supports scientific discovery that contributes to our fundamental knowledge in the area of human physiological changes and adaptation to a microgravity environment and provides unique opportunities to study longitudinal changes in human physiology spanning many missions.

Intracranial Pressure & Visual Impairment (IPVI): A 52S crewmember took both front and side view pictures to check for any facial edema, followed by a conference with ground experts. The IPVI investigation studies changes to crewmembers’ eyes and optic nerves by analyzing arterial blood pressure and blood flow to the brain before and after spaceflight. This investigation uses non-invasive methods to measure intracranial pressure instead of the more common invasive methods.

Meteor Hard Drive Swap-out with Diffraction Grating Configuration: The crew removed and replaced the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) hard drive and changed the diffraction grating in the Meteor laptop located in the Window Observational Research Facility (WORF). The Meteor payload is a visible spectroscopy instrument with the primary purpose of observing meteors in Earth orbit. Meteor uses image analysis to provide information on the physical and chemical properties of the meteoroid dust, such as size, density, and chemical composition. Since the parent comets or asteroids for most of the meteor showers are identified, the study of the meteoroid dust on orbit provides information about the parent comets and asteroids.

Earth Imagery from ISS Target (EIISS): Using the Red camera, the crew took images of Fitz Roy, Patagonia. EIISS is used to support creation of a series of videos showcasing Earth views taken from space. The videos are taken with cameras on the ISS in 6K hi-resolution and are integrated into videos for screensavers for public enjoyment, exploration, and engagement.

SpaceX (SpX)-13 Dragon Departure: On Saturday at 4:00am CST, the ISS Crew released Dragon utilizing the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS). Following Dragon departure, Controllers maneuvered the SSRMS to a park position and provided video support of the Node 2 Nadir Active Common Berthing Mechanism (ACBM) petals closure. Dragon splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday at 9:38am CST. Recovery forces then retrieved cargo, including human and animal science samples, biotechnology studies, and physical science and education investigations.

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Operations: The crew performed EMU 3004 suit maintenance, which included scrubbing and iodination of EMU and Airlock cooling water loops. A water sample was taken for subsequent conductivity testing in order to determine the effectiveness of the scrubbing.

Hatch Seal Inspection: The crew performed scheduled maintenance to clean the United States On-orbit Segment (USOS) hatch seals in Columbus, Node 2, Airlock, Node 3, Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM), and the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). They will also inspect the sealing surface and hatch handle mechanism for Foreign Object Debris (FOD) or damage.

Transition to (X2) R16 Software: As part of the R16 software transition starting today, the crew will install hard drives containing the latest Portable Computer System (PCS) software (R19) onto 5 PCS laptops. Once installed, the ground will load the latest Command and Control software (R16) onto the Command and Control Multiplexer/Demultiplexer (MDM)s. The software transition is expected to be completed on January 18th.

Today’s Planned Activities

All activities complete unless otherwise noted.



Reminder 2 Vascular Echo Resting Ultrasound Scan

Reminder HRF Generic Frozen Blood Collection

IMS Update

ПФ1, ПФ2 Dust Filter Replacement and В1, В2 Fan Screen Cleaning in DC1.

Preparation of Reports for Roscosmos Web Site and Social Media

SCENARIO. Observations and photography

URAGAN. Observation and photography

Life On The Station Photo and Video

ECON-M. Observation and photography

HRF Generic Urine Collection Male – Subject

HRF Generic Sample MELFI Insertion Operations

SPLANH. SPLANHOGRAF Setup, Initiate EGEG Recording. Tagup with specialists

HRF Generic Frozen Blood Collection 30 Minutes – Subject

HRF Generic Frozen Blood Collection – Operator

SPLANX. Photography during experiment

HRF Generic Refrigerated Centrifuge Configuration

Daily Planning Conference

Intracranial Pressure & Visual Impairment (IPVI) Face Photo-taking

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

HRF Generic Refrigerated Centrifuge Spin Conclude

HRF Generic Sample MELFI Insertion

JEM Airlock Press

Robotic Workstation (RWS) Teardown

X2R16 Software Transition Review

Installation and Test of Force Loader [HC-1M] Control Panel

ISS HAM Video Power Down

Restow Vestibule Outfitting Kit (VOK) and SpX IMV duct.

Vascular Echo – Echo Ultrasound Setup for Ultrasound Scan Session

Intracranial Pressure & Visual Impairment (IPVI) Medical Conference

Emergency egress drill

Station Support Computer (SSC) Relocate To LAB

Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Fill Part 3

Water Refill Kit Battery Charge

JEM Airlock Leak Check

Replacement of ПФ1, ПФ2 Dust Filters and Cleaning В1, B2 Fan Screens in MRM2

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

Charging GoPro 360 Camcorder Battery, start

SPLANH. ECG data recording end. Closeout Ops. Tagup with specialists as necessary

Vascular Echo 125min Scan – Subject

Photo TV ISS Video Survey

MRM1-FGB Screw Clamp Maintenance

BIOCARD. Experiment Ops. Tagup with specialists

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cooling Loop Maintenance Scrub Initiation

Meteor Hard Drive Diffraction

HRF Generic Sample MELFI Retrieval And Insertion Operations

Vascular Echo CDL Holter Arterial BP Measurement – Subject

Filling (separation) of EDV [KOB] for Elektron or EDV-SV.

Charging Soyuz 737 IRIDIUM Phone, Start Recharge

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Post Scrub Cooling Loop Water (H2O) Sample

Portable Computer System(PCS) R19 Hard Drive Pre-Gather

Charging GoPro 360 Camcorder Battery, terminate

Soyuz 737 IRIDIUM telephone charging – charge monitoring

Portable Computer System R19 Hard Drive Install

Soyuz 737 IRIDIUM Phone Charging, Terminate Charge / (Hand over Iridium charger to CDR)

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cooling Loop Maintenance Iodination

Health Check of GoPro 360 Camcorder

СОЖ maintenance

Soyuz 734 IRIDIUM Phone Recharging, Setup, Start Recharging (Take the charger for Iridium from FE-4)

Soyuz 734 IRIDIUM telephone charging – charge monitoring

HRF Generic Frozen Blood Collection Conclude And Stow

Charging Soyuz 734 IRIDIUM Phone, Terminate Charge, Teardown of the Setup

Lighting Effects Numerical Test Packet Photo

Health Maintenance System (HMS) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Inspection

X2R16 Portable Computer System (PCS) Connect

EVA Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cooling Loop Scrub Deconfiguration

Vascular Echo – Echo Ultrasound Stow

Hatch Seal Inspection

MELFI 1 Nitrogen Pressure Check

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Swap

MELFI 2 Nitrogen Pressure Check

MELFI 3 Nitrogen Pressure Check

CALCIUM. Experiment Session 10

ISS HAM Video Power Up

Completed Task List Activities

Airlock Camera Swap

Food Stowage Consolidation Part 1

EVA PHA Hose Reconfig

EVA On Orbit Fit Check [Active]

JAXA Video Take Part 4 [Active]

EVA Procedure Review

Handover Debrief

Ground Activities

All activities complete unless otherwise noted.



X2R16 – CCS R16 Software Load

CCS Reconfig

Three-Day Look Ahead:

Tuesday, 01/16: EVA Preps, RR-6, Hatch seal inspect, MSPR valve config, Microbial Tracking, X2R16 Transition

Wednesday, 01/17: Reboost, EVA Prep, Arthrospira, SPHERES TSLOSH, NR Rock Candy, FIR Lamp Replacement, Petri Plate, Neuromapping, Circadian Rhythms, X2R16 Transition

Thursday, 01/18: EVA Prep, EMU Swap, NR Rock Candy, Wisenet, Plant Habitat, X2R16 Transition

QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group: