Tour of the ISS with Luca and Drew

Introduction

• Presenters: Luca Parmitano (ESA) and Drew (Andrew Morgan, NASA)
• Setting: International Space Station (ISS) in 2020

Soyuz MS-15 Descent Module

• Location at the back (aft) of the ISS
• Components:
  • Parachutes
  • Seats for returning crew
  • Hatch separating sections
• Features:
  • Equipped with a toilet for long stays
  • Vacuumni for pressure measurement
  • Systems for CO2 scrubbing
  • Emergency items: gas masks, food, birthday balloon
• Crew: Drew, Oleg Skripochka, Jessica Meir, Hazza Al Mansouri

Soyuz and Russian Segment Overview

• Soyuz MS-15: Drew will return home
• Service Module:
  • Central command post with old computers
  • Decorations for holidays (Christmas)
  • Russian crew quarters (Sasha and Oleg)
• Storage and Utilities:
  • Gas masks and other emergency items
  • Docking port and living quarters

SM (Service Module)

• Design History: Similar to Salyut and Mir spacecraft
• Facilities:
  • Toilet (АСУ)
  • Decorated waste container (KTO)
  • Crew quarters for Russian cosmonauts
  • Dining table with tape for holding items
• Equipment: Cameras for Earth observation, windows with high optical quality

PGO and MIM-2

• PGO (Prichal Node): Junction equivalent to US node
• MIM-2: Mini Research Module 2 (storage of old and unused Orlan spacesuits)
• SO-1: Airlock and storage (Orlan suits, Progress resupply vehicle)
• Historical Artifact: Oldest human-made object in orbit (FGB, Docking Compartment DC-1)
• Soyuz MS-13: Drew and Luca's arrival
• Orion Spacesuits: Storaged, not in use

US Segment Overview

• PMA (Pressurized Mating Adapter): Connection between Russian and US segments
• Node-1: Crew dining area with galley
• Hygiene facilities: Towels, wet wipes, nitrile gloves

Exercise and Hygiene

• Exercisers: ARED (resistance training), T2 treadmill, WHC (Waste and Hygiene Compartment)
• Cupola: Observation module for Earth, crucial for operations
• Cargo Operations: Dragon and Cygnus vehicles; cargo transfer, trash storage

Japanese and European Segments

• JEM (Japanese Experimental Module):
  • Experiments: cell biology experiments facility
  • Airlock for payloads
  • Storage attic (JLP)
• Columbus Module (ESA):
  • Human Research Facilities
  • 3D biological printer, salad growth experiments
  • Payload and science racks

Crew Quarters in Node-2

• Private living space: Each astronaut has an individual quarters
• Workbench and tools: Shared tools for daily tasks

Robotics and Science Labs

• LAB (Laboratory Module):
  • Robotics operations with the Canadarm2
  • Variety of scientific labs and gloveboxes for specialized experiments
  • Earth observation window

Conclusion

• Space station as both scientific and artistic endeavor
• Constantly evolving and improving
• Tour guides: Luca Parmitano (ESA) and Andrew Morgan (NASA)