MCG+01-02-015 js - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 08, 2016 at 05:10AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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Elbow Falls, AB, CA js - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 08, 2016 at 03:50AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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Secrets at the heart of NGC 5793 js - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 08, 2016 at 02:31AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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Aurora Borealis Over Iceland Photographed By... - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 08, 2016 at 01:10AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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Psychedelic Pluto : New Horizons scientists made... - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 07, 2016 at 11:50PM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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NASA's CORAL Campaign Will Raise Reef Studies to a New Level

NASA - Breaking News - January 06, 2016 NASA's CORAL Campaign Will Raise Reef Studies to a New Level - A new three-year NASA field expedition gets underway this year that will use advanced instruments on airplanes and in the water to survey more of the world’s coral reefs in far greater detail than has ever been assessed before. The COral Reef Airborne Laboratory (CORAL) will measure the condition of these threatened ecosystems and create a unique d Source: http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasas-coral-campaign-will-raise-reef-studies-to-a-new-level #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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NASA Awards Contract for Aerospace Facilities Support

NASA - Breaking News - January 06, 2016 NASA Awards Contract for Aerospace Facilities Support - NASA has awarded a contract to Jacobs Technology of Tullahoma, Tennessee, to provide support for testing, operations and maintenance of ground-based aerospace facilities at the agency’s Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. Source: http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-awards-contract-for-aerospace-facilities-support #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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NASA Awards Contract for NEACC Operations

NASA - Breaking News - January 06, 2016 NASA Awards Contract for NASA Enterprise Applications Competency Center Operations - NASA has awarded a contract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) of McLean, Virginia, to provide all services necessary to operate the NASA Enterprise Applications Competency Center (NEACC). Source: http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-awards-contract-for-nasa-enterprise-applications-competency-center-operations #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 1/6/16 | ISS On-Orbit Status Report

ISS On-Orbit Status Report - January 06, 2016 at 10:54PM ISS Daily Summary Report – 1/6/16 - Kubik-6 Ebox Exchange: Yesterday, Kelly unstowed the European Space Agency (ESA) Kubik-6 facility and exchanged the centrifuge and thermal eBoxes in preparation for the Kubik-6 commissioning. Today he activated and checked out the facility. Kubik is a small controlled-temperature incubator / cooler used to study biological samples in a microgravity environment. It is equipped with removable inserts designed for self-contained, automatic experiments using seeds, cells, or small animals. Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock Operations for Robotics Refueling Mission (RRM) Task Board 4 Retrieval: Peake depressurized and vented the JEM Airlock today in preparation for the retrieval of RRM Task Board 4 (TB4) from the ExPRESS Logistics Carrier-4 (ELC-4), located on the ISS Starboard 3 (S3) Truss. Fluid Shifts Before, During and After Prolonged Space Flight and Their Association with Intracranial Pressure and Visual Impairment (Fluid Shifts): Kelly continued his Return-45 (R-45) multi-day session with baseline imaging collection, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE), Tonometry, and Ultrasounds. Kopra assisted him as the operator. Fluid Shifts investigates the causes for severe and lasting physical changes to astronaut’s eyes. Because the headward fluid shift is a hypothesized contributor to these changes, reversing this fluid shift with a lower body negative pressure device is investigated as a possible intervention. Results from this study may help to develop preventative measures against lasting changes in vision and eye damage. Biological Rhythms 48 Hours: Kopra donned the Holter Electrocardiogram to support JAXA’s Biological Rhythms 48 Hours investigation. He then synchronized data between the Actiwatch and Holter. This investigation studies the effects of long-term microgravity exposure on heart function by analyzing an astronaut’s electrocardiogram for 48 hours. While the ISS schedule follows Greenwich Mean Time, it is not known whether a separate biological rhythm is imposed on long-term flight crews. To study this, astronauts wear an Actiwatch for 96 hours and a Holter electrocardiograph for 48 hours. Dose Tracker: Kopra and Peake completed entries for medication tracking on an iPad. This investigation documents the medication usage of crew members before and during their missions by capturing data regarding medication use during spaceflight, including side effect qualities, frequencies and severities. The data are expected to either support or counter anecdotal evidence of medication ineffectiveness during flight and unusual side effects experienced during flight. It is also expected that specific, near-real-time questioning about symptom relief and side effects will provide the data required to establish whether spaceflight-associated alterations in pharmacokinetics (PK) or pharmacodynamics (PD) is occurring during missions. Russian Pilot-T Experiment: Kelly performed a session of the Russian experiment Pilot-T today. The goal of Pilot-T is to improve methods and develop equipment to assess and predict crewmember performance reliability during the execution of complex operator tasks (such as piloting a space vehicle or controlling transport and robotic equipment on the surface of a spacecraft) during various stages of long-term spaceflight. Sequential Shunt Unit (SSU) Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation: Kopra and Peak worked together to remove arm sizing rings from Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3005 in support of resizing activity later in the day. EMU 3005 was then uninstalled from the Aft EMU Don/Doff Assembly (EDDA) and EMU 3011 was installed in its place. Later, EMU 3008 was resized for Peake and EMU 3011 for Kopra. The crew also manually removed gas from the payload water reservoir, recharged the EMU feed water tank, filled a dry Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG), and performed a tether inspection. The SSU EVA is scheduled to occur next week on January 15th. Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations: Yesterday evening, the Robotics Ground Controllers continued reconfiguring tools and adapters on RRM TB4. This afternoon, TB4 was removed from RRM using the SPDM Robot Micro Conical Tool 2 (RMCT2). Tomorrow, the Mobile Transporter will be moved to Worksite 7 to allow access to the JEM Airlock Slide Table. TB4 will be placed on the Slide Table Thursday night, along with the failed RMCT1, in order to bring both items inside the ISS for return on SpX-8. Russian Treadmill (БД-2): The Russian crew reported a rubber shock absorbing belt in the БД-2 was torn. Photos have been downlinked for ground analysis. Today’s Planned Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. Sprint Portable Pulmonary Function System (PPFS) Partial Setup Fluid Shifts Experiment USOS EVA – Enhanced Caution and Warning System (ECWS) On-Board Training SM Ventilation System Preventive Maintenance. Group А Photo/TV Battery Charge Initiation Soyuz 718 Samsung Tablet Recharge – Initiate Audit of Docking and Internal Transfer System (ССВП) accessories, kits COSMOCARD. Closeout Ops Portable Power Supply (PPS) – Settings BLR48 – starting measurement PPS – Settings Adjustment PILOT-T. Preparation for the experiment VCA1 Camera Adjustment JEMAL – Depress and Vent USND2 – Hardware Activation ARED Flywheel Cylinder Evacuation PILOT-T. Experiment Ops Fluid Shifts – Ultrasound Scan (assistance) MRM1 Fan Screen Cleaning (Group C) Fluid Shifts – CCFP Measurement Ops Battery Charger Battery Swap USND2 – Hardware Deactivation Start BSA Battery Charge JEMAL – Closeout Verification Complete the Dose Tracker application (Subject) Soyuz 718 Samsung Tablet Recharge – terminate JEMAL – JEM Airlock Vent Confirmation Complete the Dose Tracker application (Subject) Verification of ИП-1 Flow Sensor Position MRM1-FGB Screw Clamp Tightening Repair of SM Interior Panel 335 by Installing Overlay Panels – Day 1 EMU backpack replacement PPS – Hardware Checkout Repair of SM Interior Panel 335 by Installing Overlay Panels – Day 1 PPS – KUBIK6 deactivation and stowage EMU Resizing PILOT-T. Experiment Ops Comm config for conference from MRM2 Kulonovskiy Kristall Experiment Run Photo/Video Battery Charger Battery Swap EMU Payload Water Recharge Bag (PWR) De-gas EMU Water Refill PILOT-T. Experiment Ops MRM2 Comm Reconfig for Nominal Ops KULONOVSKIY KRISTALL. Copy and Downlink Data EMU LCVG Water Fill IMS Delta File Prep USOS EVA Tool Config PILOT-T. Closeout Ops СОЖ Maintenance Terminate Photo/Video Battery Charge Preparation of Reports for Roscosmos Web Site and Social Media Video Recording for All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (ВГТРК) ECON-M. Observations and Photography Completed Task […] #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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The Cave Nebula js - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 07, 2016 at 05:10AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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Stephans Quintet - A Mammoth Cosmic Collision js - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 07, 2016 at 03:50AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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Northern Lights, from Edmonton, AB js - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 07, 2016 at 02:32AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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7 Facts That Will Make You Feel Very Small

Updates from nasa -January 07, 2016 at 01:31AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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This image captured on October 31, 2015 from the... - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 07, 2016 at 01:10AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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The Milky Way from Mt Buffalo National Park,... - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 06, 2016 at 11:50PM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 1/5/16 | ISS On-Orbit Status Report

ISS On-Orbit Status Report - January 05, 2016 at 10:44PM ISS Daily Summary Report – 1/5/16 - Kubik-6 Ebox Exchange: Kelly unstowed the European Space Agency (ESA) Kubik-6 facility and exchanged the centrifuge and thermal eBoxes in preparation for the Kubik-6 commissioning. He then performed an activation and checkout of the unit. Kubik is a small controlled-temperature incubator / cooler used to study biological samples in a microgravity environment. It is equipped with removable inserts designed for self-contained, automatic experiments using seeds, cells, or small animals. Fluid Shifts Before, During and After Prolonged Space Flight and Their Association with Intracranial Pressure and Visual Impairment (Fluid Shifts): Kelly and Kornienko continued their Return-45 (R-45) Fluid Shifts session today. Kelly collected blood samples and placed those and Kornienko’s saliva, blood and urine samples into the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). Fluid Shifts is a joint NASA-Russian experiment that investigates the causes for severe and lasting physical changes to astronaut’s eyes. Because the headward fluid shift is a hypothesized contributor to these changes, reversing this fluid shift with a lower body negative pressure device is under investigation to support development of preventative measures against a lasting change in vision. Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Loop Scrubs: Kopra configured EMU suits 3005 and 3008 for loop scrubbing. Once the scrubbing activity was complete, the associated hardware was reconfigured in order to perform iodination of Ion Filters for both suits. A sample containing 250 mL of the water was obtained after the loop scrub activity to determine the effectiveness of the filtering. A small portion of this water sample was utilized for a conductivity test onboard ISS and the remaining water will be sent to the ground for chemical analysis. Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG) Review: Peake and Kopra performed a review of DOUG Software in order to study translation and robotics operation paths for the upcoming Sequential Shunt Unit (SSU) Extravehicular Activity (EVA), which is scheduled to occur on January 15th. Enhanced Caution and Warning System (ECWS) Onboard Training: Kopra reviewed ECWS operations then practiced EVA Cuff Checklist procedures. EVA Tool Build: Peake built two separate brush tools in order to assist in cleaning and lubricating threads during the upcoming EVA. Elektron Fault: Elektron was activated this afternoon, however experienced a fault and shutdown soon after. The crew performed initial troubleshooting steps by inspecting the EDV for the presence of bubbles. The crew confirmed that the EDV was clean with only a few very small bubbles present. A second attempt to activate Elektron was performed without success. At the end of the crew day, the crew purged the Elektron and left it deactivated. Another activation attempt will be performed within the next few days. Elektron had been deactivated since December 24th for the high beta period. Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations: Yesterday, following translation of the Mobile Transporter (MT) to Worksite 2, robotics ground controllers maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to pick up the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) from Mobile Base System (MBS) Power and Data Grapple Fixture (PDGF) #2. Overnight, while capturing the SPDM PDGF, a new Dual Stage Carriage Rates functionality was tested for carriage mechanism motion. Also, SPDM Latch End Effector (LEE) Diagnostics were performed as well as SPDM Backup Drive Unit (BDU) checkouts required every 180 days. The MSS was then maneuvered into position to start Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) Task board #4 (TB4) operations which are being performed this afternoon. Today’s Planned Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. Fluid Shifts Checkout of antivirus scan results on SSC laptops and report KOSMOKARD. Setup. Initiation of 24-hour ECG recording Progress # 431 (DC1) transfers with IMS update US EVA – equipment gather for making “fireplace brush” and “toothbrush” tools US EVA –making of “fireplace brush” tool (wire brush) WRS – recirculation tank fill ОКР-1 fire extinguishers replacement in SM (2), DC1 (1), МRМ2 (1) ISS HAM – radio powerdown Replacement of thermal eBox as part of KUBIK 6 science PPS – KUBIK 6 setup US EVA – making of “toothbrush” tool Video equipment setup for shooting T2 Exercise JRNL – journal entry MATRYOSHKA-R. Lyulin -5 Hardware Indication Monitoring PCRF – connector checkout HABIT – video equipment setup Preparation for EMU cooling loop cleaning Checkout of camcorder settings for P/TV Video recording for TV channel Nauka 2.0 (Science 2.0) Initiation of EMU cooling loop cleaning Test activation of ВР and ЕСG monitors ПС1, ПС2 dust trap filters replacement in FGB (ТГК431ГрО_з1_К5. Removed – to disposal. Update IMS) Gas-Liquid mixture filter replacement in СРВК-2М HABIT – video recording termination WRS – Recirculation tank fill Maintenance activities on installation of cover sheets on SM interior panel 334 – 2nd day Water sampling post EMU cooling loop cleaning RET inspection for UA EVA Hardware setup for PAO MRM2 comm config for experiment COULOMB CRYSTAL. Experiment Run EMU cooling loop cleaning – iodination EMU – conductivity test Review of DOUG SW MRM2 Comm reconfig to nominal COULOMB CRYSTAL. Data copying and downlink VZAIMODEYSTVIE-2. Experiment Run Soyuz #719 Samsung tablet charge – initiation TOCA – calibration monitoring IMS update US EVA – ECWS training exercise KONTROL. Mode changing of “Indicator-ISS” scientific hardware CONTENT. Experiment ops Soyuz #719 Samsung tablet charge – termination EMU – cooling loop maintenance – EMU reconfig Elektron liquid tank БЖ repress prior to activation Elektron liquid tank БЖ repress prior to activation – handover Video recording for TV channel Nauka 2.0 (Science 2.0) HAM radio session from Columbus EMU – long drying WinSCAT activity Evening Work Prep SOZh Maintenance TOCA – calibration data recording monitoring Stowage of syringes used in Н2О conductivity test COGN – Experiment Run and questionnaire entry Reports preparation for Roskosmos website and social networks Video shooting for VGTRK channel EKON-M. Observation and photography Completed Task List Items None Ground Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. Robotics Refueling Mission (RRM) Taskboard 4 Removal Operations Three-Day Look Ahead: Wednesday, 01/06: Fluid Shifts Ultrasound, JEMAL depressurization/vent, EMU Resize, EVA ECWS OBT/Tether Inspection, Sprint setup Thursday, 01/07: […] #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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AE Aurigae and the Flaming Star Nebula : Is star... - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 06, 2016 at 05:10AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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Exercising in Space

Updates from nasa -January 06, 2016 at 04:57AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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The Flaming Star Nebula Photographed by Mick Hunt... - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 06, 2016 at 03:50AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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Alberta, Canada: Full moon rising over Cowley... - Just Space

Updates from just--space -January 06, 2016 at 02:31AM #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace
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