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<\/a>Human research and space physics were the dominant science topics aboard the International Space Station<\/a> on Thursday. The Expedition 70<\/a> crew is also preparing for a U.S. cargo mission targeted to launch next week.<\/p>\n NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli<\/a> and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov took turns as crew medical officer on Thursday and performed eye scans of their crewmates using the Ultrasound 2 device<\/a>. Moghbeli operated the device imaging the eyes of Commander Andreas Mogensen<\/a> and Flight Engineer Satoshi Furukawa<\/a>. Borisov also scanned Roscosmos Flight Engineer Nikolai Chub\u2019s eyes. Doctors on the ground monitored and assisted the diagnostic exam in real-time. The ultrasound scanning procedure uses high-frequency soundwaves to observe how microgravity affects a crew member\u2019s eye structure.<\/p>\n Afterward, Mogensen from ESA (European Space Agency) and Furukawa from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) reviewed procedures planned for the Wednesday, Jan. 31, arrival and capture of the Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo craft. Moghbeli joined NASA Flight Engineer Loral O\u2019Hara<\/a> and practiced on a computer capturing Cygnus with the Canadarm2 robotic arm. The duo will be on duty Wednesday with Moghbeli at the controls of the Canadarm2 while O\u2019Hara monitors the vehicle\u2019s approach and rendezvous. Cygnus is counting down to a launch at 12:29 p.m. EST on Monday<\/a> aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center.<\/p>\n The astronaut quartet still had time for other activities including more research, Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew assistance, and lab maintenance. Mogensen explored virtual reality movies as a method to maintain crew mental health while Furukawa swapped samples inside a specialized microgravity furnace. O\u2019Hara set up the Life Science Glovebox (LSG)<\/a> for an Ax-3 physics study as Moghbeli serviced life support components.<\/p>\n Ax-3 Commander Michael L\u00f3pez-Alegr\u00eda and Mission Specialist Alper Gezeravc\u0131 used the glovebox and explored particle dynamics, or how solid particles and gases mix<\/a> in weightlessness. Results may lead to advanced space propulsion and zero carbon emission solutions. Pilot Walter Villadei tested a new spacesuit, documented his meals, and photographed Earth\u2019s thunderstorms. Finally, Mission Specialist Marcus Wandt tested an artificial intelligence mobile device<\/a> then supplied gas for a plasma physics study<\/a>.<\/p>\n At the beginning of the day, Chub and Borisov had another ultrasound test as they scanned their stomachs after breakfast for a space digestion study. Chub then moved on to a fluid physics study while Borisov worked on photographic duties. Veteran cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko photographed Roscosmos biology research hardware and continued ongoing Zvezda service module inspections.<\/p>\n Learn more about station activities by following the\u00a0space station blog<\/a>,\u00a0@space_station<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0@ISS_Research<\/a>\u00a0on X, as well as the\u00a0ISS Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0ISS Instagram<\/a>\u00a0accounts.<\/p>\n Get weekly video highlights at:\u00a0https:\/\/roundupreads.jsc.nasa.gov\/videoupdate\/<\/a><\/p>\n Get the latest from NASA delivered every week. Subscribe here:\u00a0www.nasa.gov\/subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a><\/p>\n Mark Garcia <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Human research and space physics were the dominant science topics aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 70 crew is also preparing for a U.S. cargo mission targeted to launch next week. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov took turns as crew medical officer on Thursday and performed eye scans \u2026 Continue reading
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