Operations Report – January 5th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Iris Stevenson
Date: 05-01-2026
Sol: 8
Non-nominal systems:

  • Pressurized tunnels

Notes on non-nominal systems:

  • Many tunnel components had broken zip ties but were repaired by Crew Engineer. Main issue is a 6” rip along the junction to the Science Dome which has been temporarily repaired

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: YES
Hours: 298.5
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 59%
Currently charging: NO
Opportunity rover used: NO
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Curiosity rover used: YES
Hours: 342.3
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 62%
Currently charging: NO
Perseverance rover used: NO
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
General notes on rovers:

Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use (see notes): 31.28 gal
Main tank level (remaining gallons, see notes): 176.7 gal
Main water tank pipe heater: ON
Main water tank heater: ON
Toilet tank emptied: NO
Summary of internet: Nominal
Summary of suits and radios: Radio communication interrupted by distance and inclement weather during EVA.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 1 gal
Heater: ON
Supplemental light: 2 hrs, 1800-2000
Harvest: None
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Crew Scientist made more bricks with his own tools.
Dual split: Automatic
Summary of RAM operations: Zip ties and duct tape used to repair pressurized walkways.
Summary of any observatory issues:
Summary of health and safety issues:
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

  • Request for additional wide zip ties in RAM to repair eventual possible damage to pressurized tunnel system in coming days
  • Request for rovers Spirit and Curiosity to be plugged in
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