Today’s mission was marked by several key moments, blending science, daily routines, and an emergency scenario.
The day started with an EVA (extravehicular activity) for Bérengère, our GreenHab Officer. She headed out into the field to collect soil samples for our lab analyses. The outing, under clear skies and mild temperatures, went smoothly and allowed us to gather several promising samples.
The night was anything but quiet: a medical emergency simulation was conducted to test our responsiveness under extreme conditions. Despite the darkness, fatigue, and noise, the crew did their best to react efficiently. Odile, our Health and Safety Officer, suddenly woke us up by sounding a training alarm, marking the start of the drill. This test highlighted both our ability to handle stress and a few areas where we can improve our night-time coordination.
In addition to her fieldwork, Bérengère also carried out her tasks in the greenhouse: watering, monitoring plant growth, and managing money as the team’s treasurer.