February 6, 2026 – Page 27 – Mars Desert Research Station

February 6, 2026

Operations Report – <date – October 21st>

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 319
Position: Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Ricardo Javier Gonzalez
Date: 21-10-2025
Sol: 9

NON-NOMINAL SYSTEMS

Non-nominal systems:
Nothing to report

Notes on non-nominal systems:
Nothing to report

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: No

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: Yes

General notes on rovers:
All rovers nominal post-EVA.

CAMPUS

Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use (see notes): 9.40 gal/d
Main tank level (remaining gallons, see notes): 238 gal (57.2 %)
Static tank pipe heater (ON or OFF) (Orange cable): ON
Static tank heater (ON or OFF) (Black cable): ON
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): No

Summary of internet:
Nothing to report

Summary of suits and radios:
Suits – all suits are nominal post-EVA
Radios – all radios in the Main Hab have low battery indicators.
All other radios are nominal

Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 0.1 gal
Heater (ON or OFF): ON
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 0 hrs
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A

Summary of ScienceDome operations:
Nothing to report
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): OFF

Summary of RAM operations:
Nothing to Report

Summary of any observatory issues:
Nothing to Report

Summary of health and safety issues:
HSO reported all crew safe and all Health Equipment to be intact

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
N/A

February 6, 2026

Sol Summary – <date – October 21st>

Report title: Sol 9 Summary Report
Crew #: 319
Position: Mission Commander
Report prepared by: Rym Y. Chaid
Date: 21-10-2025
Sol: 9

Summary Title:

Mission Status: Nominal. All systems nominal.

Sol Activity Summary:

This is Commander Rym Y. Chaid transmitting from Mars Desert Research Station.

Today was filled with exploration, teamwork, and hands-on training for our crew on Mars. Since Shriya and myself are the only ones in the crew with prior first response training, we decided to dedicate today’s EVAs to EVA emergency first response training, to ensure every crewmember gains essential knowledge in how to handle potential field incidents. Both Mackenzie and Ricardo passed their training with flying colors! Their calm focus and adaptability under the constraints of the EVA suits made us proud.

The morning EVA took myself Commander Rym Chaid, Crew Journalist Mackenzie Calle and Crew Scientist Shriya Musuku into the beautiful valley behind the Hab, where we practiced splinting long bones and joints while fully suited. Despite the challenge of restricted movement, Mackenzie rose to the occasion, guided patiently by Shriya. After completing the training, we took a moment to take in the vast Martian landscape, the rolling peaks and valleys stretching endlessly before us. We even got to wave to Crew Engineer Ricardo before heading back to the Hab, collecting a few geological treasures and sharing a few joyful dance moves on the way.

The afternoon EVA was led by myself, Crew Engineer Ricardo Gonzalez and Crew Journalist Mackenzie. We did however have to scrub out first airlock depressurization, and you’ll never guess why… alien intruders! Okay they were not really aliens, they were Earthers.. which on Mars are aliens – but they were indeed intruders! Intruders who wandered in the desert and stumbled upon a curious looking white space habitat: our home station. We had to wait to evacuate them so our Sim would not be broken, but once the area was cleared, we set off to explore the deep valley of red and white. Our goal was to test Ricardo’s first response training through practical exercises, and just like Mack, he impressed us with his quick learning and resourcefulness.

After the exercise, we ventured further into the valley than ever before, climbing higher and navigating steeper terrain.

When we finally reached the summit, we stood still for a moment, silent, breathless. Before us, on the other side of the Hab, stretched a canyon unlike anything we had seen so far: layers of red, gold, and white rock bedding glowing softly under the fading sunlight. The view was humbling and it stood as a reminder of the scale of this world we’ve come to know as our own. We wandered there for a moment, and sat down at the highest point, taking it all in silently, before getting back to our activities: collecting rocks, sharing laughter, and watching the sun descend behind the Martian ridges before returning safely to the Hab.

End Transmission.

Commander Rym Y. Chaid

Anomalies in work: None.
Crew Physical Status: All Crew in Good Health.
EVA: 2 EVAs. One in the morning – One in the afternoon. Exploration and EVA emergency protocol testing + wilderness first aid
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Journalist Report, Crew Photos, Greenhab Report, Operations Report. EVA Reports.
Support Requested: None at this time.

February 6, 2026

Journalist Report – <date – October 20th>

Journalist Report
Crew 319
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Mackenzie Calle
Date: 20-10-2025
Sol: 8

Report from Sol 8

Reporting from Sol 8 10.20.25 17:50PM

Crew 319 enjoyed a more restful Sunday evening and caught up on some sleep before heading out on two, three-hour EVAs today, the longest we have achieved so far. EVA Crew 1 with Commander Rym Chaid and Crew Scientist Shriya Musuku took Perseverance Rover to the dinosaur quarry at the Gateway to Lith to explore the terrain before collecting mineral samples at Cowboy Corner, including some surprise pieces of what appears to be quartz. EVA Crew 2 with Crew Engineer Ricardo J. Gonzalez and Crew Journalist Mackenzie Calle took Opportunity Rover for its first EVA of our mission and headed to Somerville Overlook and were astounded at the views of the canyons and plateaus that we could see for miles. They also collected many geological samples, especially those that had crystalline and botryoidal structures. We noticed a strong sprinkling of red rock amongst the soft clay. The marbling in the canyon plateaus was also very strong.

The two EVAs were very productive and encouraging for both crews.

February 6, 2026

Journalist Report – <date – November 3rd>

Journalist Report
Crew 321
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Yishan Lee and Dianea Phillips
Date: 03-11-2025
Sol: 0

Report from Sol 0

The morning started with an assorted pancake breakfast with coffee prepared by Commander Jen and consumed by the crew at 08:30-09:00. This was followed by Mandatory Training with Station Manager Anderson at 09:00 on the following topics: SAFETY, power and conservation, maintain clean facilities, trash systems, water conservation, safety equipment, bathroom and shower use, comms usage, facility tours, sim procedures (airlock, EVA prep, EVA comms, maps, rovers). We conducted rover training that included group photos before returning to the hab to conclude the training.

At lunch time, Crewmember Jake prepared a tuna salad sandwich for the crew while Commander Jen was on a quest to pick up items in town. The crew decided on a meal prep and journal entry duty schedule, which was recorded on an iPad by Crewmember Parker. Crewmembers Jake and Alex participated in a rapid game of “ninja, hunter, and bear” to determine who would pick up the final journal entry duty. Crewmember Alex succeeded with dodging the duty. Crewmember Parker took the entire crew in his truck to visit the dinosaur quarry. We also picked up pieces of shiny gypsums on the drive back to the hab for our 15:00 program training with Commander Jen.

At a little after 15:00, we reunited with Commander Jen back at the hab, where we discussed the missions of the Spaceward Bound Utah program with the emphasis on sims, science, and education. We discussed and agreed upon norms for the sims. Safety comes first. Commander Jen briefed us on the geologic history of Mars: Pre-Noachian, Noachian, Hesperian, and Amazonian (modern). We were briefed on the rock samples we will be looking for during our EVAs. EVA 1: Gypsum, Sandstone, Sandstone Blueberry; EVA 2: Basalt, Breccia, Petrified wood as analog for sulfur. After the EVA sessions, we will have time to put together videos/materials for our students. This evening, crewmembers will prepare their own crew bios that include a photo and 3-4 sentences about themselves to be sent to Commander Jen via email. We are looking forward to a delicious baked potato dinner prepared by crewmember Jake. Tomorrow, we will wake up on Mars!!!

February 6, 2026

Supplemental Operations Report 01Nov2025

[title Supplemental Operations Report – Nov 1st]

Date: 11/1/2025
Name of person filing report: Anderson Wilder
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Crew car. Power system battery, inverters. HAB outer shell.

Power system: Kohler generator replaced on 10/30 with new Generac generator. 25h break in maintenance performed on 11/1.
1) 25 hr maintenance (including oil, oil filter, and air filter change) conducted on 11/1.
2) Current generator hours – 68.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 85%
Director Tank: 80%
Intern Tank: 77%
Generator Tank: 60%
Propane refilled on 10/27/2025.

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 550 gallons (above safety level 130 gallons)
GreenHab – 220 gallons (above safety level 60 gallons)
Outpost tank – 450 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: Yes on 10/20/2025

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No.
Hours: 221.0
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: _ %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Rovers maintenance done on 10/03/25.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies, Loa for maintenance
Crew Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
General notes and comments: Crew car driver’s side front ball joint is bad. HAB car routine maintenance completed on 31 Oct.

Summary of Internet: Nominal.
EVA suits and radios:
Suits: Nominal.
Comms: Nominal.
T-Echo EVA-link: Nominal.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Reinstalled tunnel tarp tie downs after previous wind incursions.
Summary of Hab Operations: Nominal
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal
Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory failing to open. Motors are turning on, but there’s no movement. Working with Peter on next steps.
Summary of RAM Operations: Cleaned. Nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal.

February 6, 2026

Supplemental Operations Report – October 25th

Date: 10/25/2025
Name of person filing report: Ben Stanley
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Crew car. Power system battery, inverters, generator. Hab outer shell.

Power system:
Generator burning about 1/2 qt/day oil; refills required accordingly.
No changes to batteries or slave inverters observed.
1) 100 hr maintenance (including oil and oil filter change) conducted on 10/22.
2) Current generator hours – 10463.5.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 75%
Director Tank: 51%
Intern Tank: 64%
Generator Tank: 40%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 550 gallons (above safety level 130 gallons)
GreenHab – 200 gallons (above safety level 60 gallons)
Outpost tank – 550 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: Yes on 10/20/2025

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: Yes to chase off tourists.
Hours: 221.0
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: _ %
Currently Charging: Yes

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: To Hanksville, Grand Junction for supplies.
General notes and comments: Crew car driver’s side front ball joint is bad. HAB car maintenance is pending.

Summary of Internet: Nominal.

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: Nominal.
Comms: Nominal.
T-Echo EVA-link: Some t-echo devices malfunctioning. Planning to troubleshoot this week.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Nominal.
Summary of Hab Operations: Nominal.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal.
Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal.

Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory failing to open. Motors are turning on, but there’s no movement. Waiting to hear from Peter Detterline regarding next steps.

Summary of RAM Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations: Director’s trailer furnace repaired and functioning properly.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal.

February 6, 2026

Crew Photos – October 23rd

February 6, 2026

Journalist Report – <date – October 23rd>

Journalist Report
Crew 319
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Mackenzie Calle
Date: 23-10-2025
Sol: 11

Report from Sol 11

Reporting from Sol 11 10.23.25 20:21

Today was our last full Sol on Mars! It’s hard to believe that our mission is almost over. Crew 319 is feeling nostalgic more than anything. This mission with the WBA has been over a year in the making and the constant on all of our horizons. It’s bittersweet that it is coming to an end but we are all so grateful to have been a part of this journey and this historic mission.

While we have been on Mars, we have only had real time communication with Martian Mission Support. But that changed this morning when we were able to speak live to another Martian crew at Monsaraz Mars Analog Station. It was so exciting to hear about their past two weeks and being the first ever mission at their habitat. What they have created in such a short period of time is inspiring. They took us on a virtual tour of their hab and then we showed them around MDRS. We saw their superhero-like black spacesuits, a drone video of a night EVA, and got to put faces to many familiar names.

The rest of our day has been busy with getting the station in order before our simulation ends, capturing final media, doing surveys and reports, and reflecting about our experiences.

Signing off from Crew 319. Ad astra.

February 6, 2026

GreenHab Report – <date – October 23rd>

Green Hab Report
Crew #319
Position: Crew Journalist & Green Hab Officer
Report prepared by: Mackenzie Calle
Date: 23-10-2025
Sol: 11

Environmental control (fan & heater): Fan min 75F, max 80F
Average temperatures (last 24h):
Maximum temperature (last 24h):
Minimum temperature (last 24h): 60.8F
Hours of supplemental light: 0
Daily water usage for crops: 0.1 gallons
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: 2 gallons
Water in the Tank (160 gal useful capacity): __159___ gallons remaining (System last updated 44 minutes ago and we used about 2 gallons of water in the last 30 minutes)
Time(s) of watering for crops: 0
Changes to crops: Spaceseed microgreens partially wilted
Soil Moisture Level: 9.2 (Average of five points, one on each corner and center)

Green Hab Officer unfortunately arrived at the Green Hab this morning to find the Spaceseed microgreens partially wilted. They had been growing stronger every day but either too much time was allowed or a temperature fluctuation has now made them inedible.

February 6, 2026

Operations Report – <date – October 23rd>

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 319
Position: Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Ricardo Javier Gonzalez
Date: 23-10-2025
Sol: 11

NON-NOMINAL SYSTEMS

Non-nominal systems:
Nothing to report

Notes on non-nominal systems:
Nothing to report

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A

General notes on rovers:
All other rovers nominal.

CAMPUS

Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use (see notes): 24.62 gal/d
Main tank level (remaining gallons, see notes): 177 gal (42.5%)
Static tank pipe heater (ON or OFF) (Orange cable): ON
Static tank heater (ON or OFF) (Black cable): ON
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): Yes

Summary of internet:
Nothing to report

Summary of suits and radios:
Suits – all suits are nominal.
Radios – all radios are nominal

Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 0.1 gal
Heater (ON or OFF): ON
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 0 hrs
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A

Summary of ScienceDome operations:
Crew Scientist completed some so observations of the scorpion invader that we found in the lower hab
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): OFF

Summary of RAM operations:
Nothing to Report

Summary of any observatory issues:
Nothing to Report

Summary of health and safety issues:
HSO reported all crew safe and all Health Equipment to be intact

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
N/A