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Timeline of the experiment_ The letter A stands for arrival (at the ISS) and the letter U stands for undock from the ISS_
| Location | Time Start | Time Duration | Temperature (°C) | Changes made to the FME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel from Toronto to Houston (FedEx) | A-25 days | 2 days | 2–4 | None |
| NanoRacks (Houston) | A-23 days | 12 days | 2–4 | None |
| Travel from Ferry to Launch | A-11 days | 11 days | 2–4 | None |
| Rocket travel to ISS | A-6 hours | 6 hours | 2–4 | None |
| ISS | A | 6 weeks | 21–24 | A+0 days: Unclamp Clamp A, shake gently for 3 seconds U-14 days: Unclamp Clamp B, shake gently for 3 seconds |
| Travel from Landing to Houston | U | 4 days | 0–10 | None |
| Travel from Houston to Toronto (FedEx) | U+4 days | 24 hours | 2–4 | None |