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The crew members have nothing more to do aboard the ISS than continue doing experiments and research work.

They are currently working on several experiments that include monitoring sleep/wake patterns and light exposure and collecting blood and urine samples for later evaluation.

They will also monitor and study cosmic radiations and their effect on an astronaut’s central nervous system. Monitoring the effect of cosmic radiation on humans will be helpful in designing the most effective gear for astronauts who will be on NASA’s proposed lunar base which the space agency expects to build by 2020.

The members of the crew are also making preparations for the installation of network cables which will be installed during this week.

Other work aboard the ISS includes clearing out stowage gear to provide the necessary access and also dump the discarded equipment in the ISS Progress 23 cargo ship which is scheduled to undock from the space station on March 27.

Via: spaceref