Cellular immunity and digestion were the main research topics on Wednesday as the Expedition 72 crew explored space biology aboard the International Space Station.
NASA Flight Engineer Nick Hague collected blood and saliva samples for the Immunity Assay investigation, aiming to understand space-caused cellular stress and tissue damage.
NASA Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore performed spacesuit maintenance, cleaning water cooling loops and checking the communications system.
The Roscosmos Progress 91 cargo craft is scheduled to dock to Zvezda’s aft port, delivering three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the Expedition 72 crew.