Crew 314 Sol Summary Report 14-04-2025
Sol: 8
Summary Title: Sol by Sol, We Explore Further
Author’s name: Arnaud de Wergifosse (Crew executive officer)
Mission Status: ongoing
Sol Activity Summary: Today was marked by scientific advancement and teamwork. Bérengère observed early mycelium development in her fungal experiment, while Batoul obtained initial results from her microbiology study. Two EVAs supported Louis’s astronomy experiment, with Antoine scouting new sites and retrieving equipment. Odile worked on outreach content, and both Bérengère and Batoul conducted microscopic analyses in the Science Dome. The day concluded with a workout and a team meeting to plan upcoming tasks. Another productive day on Mars!
Look Ahead Plan: Tomorrow morning, we will go on EVA to put Antoine’s device back, since we weren’t able to install it during today’s EVA due to the area being unsuitable. We’ll also collect soil samples for Bérengère. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew will continue working on their respective experiments.
Anomalies in work : None was notified.
Weather: The weather was sunny in the morning and the afternoon. Temperatures varied between 39°F and 77°F during the entire day.
Crew Physical Status: Cf HSO report.
EVA:
Two EVAs were successfully conducted today under optimal weather and operational conditions. Both EVAs achieved their primary objectives and adhered strictly to safety and procedural standards.
EVA 1 #10 : The team began decompression at 9:32 AM and exited the habitat at 9:37 AM. Using Spirit and Curiosity, they arrived at the designated site by 9:47 AM. The primary objective was to collect individual movement data for an ongoing experiment on human motion in EVA suits. The team departed the site at 10:42 AM and re-entered the station by 10:55 AM. All procedures were followed without issue.
EVA #11 : The second EVA began at 2:09 PM. The crew used Opportunity and Perseverance, reaching the first stop at Galileo Road to conduct an experiment on human-technology interaction. Afterward, they proceeded to Cowboy Corner to scout a new location for a technical installation. Due to unsuitable soil conditions, the equipment was brought back to the station. The EVA concluded with airlock re-entry at 3:41 PM. Operations were smooth and safely executed.
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Journalist Report, GreenHab Report, Operations Report, EVA Report, EVA Request, Crew Photos, and, if applicable, the Astronomy Report.
Support Requested: Crew was wondering if Mission Support would be interested in having a stationary bike at the station for future crews, particularly for potential physical activity research. The bike can be disassembled and stored in its original box, along with the necessary tools for easy reassembly.