Operations Report – January 26th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 328
Position: Crew Engineer/HSO
Report prepared by: Aaron Tenner
Date: 26-01-2026
Sol: 1

Non-nominal systems: Pressurized tunnel system, crew quarters.
Notes on non-nominal systems: Tunnel required several new zip ties near the science dome. There was a nail head sticking up in the front left corner of the platform for the 3rd room from the right. The nail has been hammered in and is no longer sticking out.

ROVERS
Spirit rover used:
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used:
Hours: 50 mins
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 60%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used:
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Perseverance rover used:
Hours: 50 mins
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 60%
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers:
Curiosity rover from 25/01/2026 may have warping on rear brake disks (discovered during orientations). Perseverance e-brake is nonfunctional.
Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use (see notes): 17.39 Gal
Main tank level (remaining gallons, see notes): 373.52 Gal
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): ON
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): ON
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): NO
Summary of internet: Internet looking great, Downlink speed 520.26 mbit/s, upload 26.16 mbit/s
Summary of suits and radios: Suits used for todays EVA were 1,4, 5, they have all been cleaned up and replaced back where they were initially, same for the GPS trackers. Radios all functioned nominally during the EVA and were replaced back on the charging rack.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 0 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 6 – 8pm (Will confirm with GreenHab Coordinator)
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Conducted checks of chemicals and instruments, assessed what was available and what is needed for a regolith growth study. The rest of the materials and equipment should arrive 29/01/2026.
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): Automatic
Summary of RAM operations: Used hammer to put nail head back in flooring.
Summary of any observatory issues: N/A
Summary of health and safety issues: Several crew members are still recovering from jet lag.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Currently we have half a roll of paper towels and there are 6 rolls listed on the inventory sheet; we are requesting more paper towels.

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