Busy day of research, lab maintenance, and cargo operations aboard ISSby Clarence OxfordLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025The crew members of Expedition 72 dedicated their Thursday to a range of scientific investigations, station maintenance, and logistical operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Commander Suni Williams of NASA engaged in crucial life support maintenance, removing carbon dioxide extraction equipment and inspecting cable connections within the Tranquility module's Life Support Rack.
NASA Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore focused on computer system upkeep, configuring a laptop for an upcoming electronics test and updating software on a tablet.
Ovchinin also contributed to a cardiac study alongside Flight Engineer Ivan Vagner, wearing sensors to monitor how microgravity impacts the heart's electrical activity.
In addition to their research, the Russian crew members completed routine maintenance, servicing ventilation systems and life support equipment to uphold a stable environment aboard the ISS.