International Space Station Status Report

International Space Station Status Report

Expedition 12 Commander Bill McArthur and Flight Engineer Valery Tokarev focused on keeping the International Space Station in good working condition this week, as managers reviewed plans for changing cargo vehicles.

On Monday, McArthur replaced thermal fuses in a Volatile Organic Analyzer in the Destiny Lab. The device is an atmospheric contaminant monitor that measures the amount of gases in the cabin air. McArthur planned to replace a circulation fan today in the rack the unit is housed in; the apparatus will be activated and checked next week.

In the Russian Zarya module, the crew performed routine smoke detector cleaning. Tokarev repaired air ducts to improve airflow into the U.S. segment, and he installed mufflers on an adjustable fan in the sleeping quarters to reduce noise.

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