Sol Summary – April 18th

Crew 314 Sol Summary Report 18-04-2025

Sol: 12

Summary Title: The Final Sol: Closing a Chapter on Simulated Mars

Author’s name: Arnaud de Wergifosse (Crew executive officer)

Mission Status: Ending (04-19-2025 at 6 AM).

Sol Activity Summary: On the final day of the mission, the crew embraced their remaining tasks with a bittersweet mix of motivation and nostalgia. The day was spent organizing equipment, wrapping up experiments, and capturing final video footage—including a lighthearted segment on cooking with freeze-dried food that reflected their creativity and resilience. Though no EVA could take place due to poor weather, the team maintained their commitment to safety and routine, finishing strong with one last workout. In the Science Dome, Bérengère devoted the day to her research on spore germination and plant-fungus interactions under Martian conditions. As the simulation came to a close, the crew left with a sense of accomplishment, meaningful memories, and a trove of scientific data to bring back to Earth.

Look Ahead Plan: Cleaning, tidying up. Simulation ending tomorrow at 6 AM.

Anomalies in work: None was notified.

Weather: Sunny in the morning and cloudy in the afternoon. Temperatures varied during the entire day between 29°F and 52°F.

Crew Physical Status: Everyone was in good health today, with no issues reported

EVA: No EVA was programed today due to weather conditions

Reports to be filed: Journalist Report and Crew Photos, GreenHab Report, Operations Report, Astronomy Report, Mission summary report

Support Requested: None

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