The Expedition 72 crew members explored ways to protect their immune and circulatory systems in microgravity and tested robotic docking procedures aboard the International Space Station.
The Immunity Assay investigation collects blood and saliva samples to detect space-caused cellular stress and tissue damage, potentially leading to treatments for crews.
Roscosmos cosmonauts studied how blood flows from the brain to their limbs in microgravity to understand the circulatory system's adaptation to spaceflight.
Astrobee robotic free-flyers were maneuvering inside the Kibo laboratory module, testing autonomous docking techniques, which may enable satellite servicing and manufacturing in space.