Science Research on ISS Russian Segment
Program of Utilization Activities and Scientific Experiments for spaceflight participant G. Olsen
On 24 June 2005 Roskosmos and Space Adventures (USA) concluded a contract for a flight of Gregory Olsen, the U.S. citizen
to the Russian Segment of the ISS as a spaceflight participant of the visiting crew 9 (VC 9).
When staying onboard the ISS RS Gregory Olsen will perform the utilization program and
a number of scientific experiments of the European Space Agency.
List of Activities for Spaceflight Participant A.Ansari onboard the ISS RS
Brief Description |
1. |
Work demonstration using infra-red camera SU 320 MX |
2. |
Participation in real-time MCC-ISS RS-MCC TV bridge |
3. |
Radio amateur sessions |
4. |
Observation and photo imagery of various areas of the Earth using a high resolution camera |
5. |
Conduct of video and photo imagery on the ISS RS |
6. |
Symbolics activity on the ISS RS video filming of the educational program subject |
7. |
Performance of ESA experiments: SAMPLE,
MUSCLE,
MOP |
In accordance with the Contract for VC-9 flight participant the following user resources were allocated:
CARGO TRAFFIC |
Delivery of cargo items (including personal items) to the ISS RS
|
up to 15 kg |
Return of cargo items |
up to 5 kg |
POWER CONSUMPTION |
Total power consumed |
up to 100 W |
CREW TIME |
Spaceflight participant (G.Olsen) |
up to 30 h |
ISS flight engineer (V.Tokarev) |
up to 5 h |