Report title: Sol 7 Summary Report
Crew #: 319
Position: Mission Commander
Report prepared by: Rym Y. Chaid
Date: 19-10-2025
Sol: 7
Summary Title: Say Cheese!
Mission Status: Nominal. All systems nominal.
Sol Activity Summary:
This is Commander Rym Y. Chaid transmitting from Mars Desert Research Station.
Today was a day that reminded us how powerful creativity can be, even in a place as isolated and demanding as Mars.
Our crew spent the day doing something a little different from our usual operations: our professional crew photoshoot! It was a chance to pause, step back from the structure of mission checklists, and capture who we are in this moment: explorers, teammates, friends, and dreamers.
We suited up in our official flight suits, and if there’s one thing that our crew has brought to Mars, it’s a fashion sense! Upon arrival at the Station in our early mission days, we have been crowned the most fashionable crew, with the most flight suits ever brought to The Mars Desert Research Station. Our black crew suit is for official operations, the blue one for professional work and outreach, the white suit and gear for Extra Vehicular Activities, and the orange one our rescue suit. Each one represents a different side of our mission and the roles we take on together. Seeing them all lined up in the airlock felt like seeing the story of our team come to life, the colors, the purpose, the unity.
The photoshoot itself was full of laughter, small adjustments, and moments of focus. Crew Journalist Mackenzie Calle led the charge with her usual calm and artistic vision. She has a way of seeing beyond the surface, capturing not just what we look like, but who we are as a crew. Her passion for her craft shines through every shot, and through her lens, we could see ourselves the way we feel: confident, proud, and grateful to be here.
It’s strange how something as simple as taking photos can feel like an act of reflection. Today wasn’t about posing, it was about remembering why we’re here, the journey that brought us, and the team we’ve become.
Tomorrow, the work continues, but tonight, we’ll take a moment to look at the photos, smile, and be reminded of how far we’ve come.
End Transmission.
Commander Rym Y. Chaid
Anomalies in work: None.
Crew Physical Status: All Crew in Good Health.
EVA: None.
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Journalist Report, Crew Photos, Greenhab Report, Operations Report, Mission Plan.
Support Requested: None at this time.