Report title: Journalist Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Daria Bardus
Date: 29-12-2025
Sol: 1
Journalist Report Title: Mars Day 1
Today we experienced our first full day on Mars! We started the morning by eating rehydrated eggs and drinking coffee before getting ready for the first EVA of the rotation. Once Ben, Armand, Idris, and I dawned our flight suits, we went downstairs to put on the full suit. While confusing at first, we eventually figured out how to put on each part and discussed the mission plan. While out on EVA we drove to Marble Ritual where we each picked a rock and placed it in one of the bundt cake pans. From there we traveled part way to Phobos Peak and took some photos before turning back to head home. Once we got back and took all our equipment off, we ate lunch and drank lots of water. It was then time to get ready for the second EVA. Now that we all had a better understanding of how to put the suits on, the process was a lot quicker than before. The rest of the crew went on this EVA where they followed the same plan as the first group of us.
During both EVA’s those of us not currently out on EVA took care of our daily responsibilities and worked on our research projects. Notability Vindhya and I were able to attach the linear actuator meaning on Sol 2 we can focus on wire management and continue working on the software. Also, during the first EVA the bread maker was used to attempt to make French bread. However, we had to change plans and use the oven due to the bread maker using too much power, showing us just how limited our resources are.
To wrap up the night, we ate dinner and cleaned up before getting some more work done. For the rest of the night, we will probably keep working on our projects, play card games, and go to bed early.