Report title: Sol Summary Report
Crew #: 325
Position: Crew Scientist
Report prepared by: Ellenah del Rio
Date: 24Dec2025
Sol: 9
Summary Title: Fossils, FLIR, and Festive Feasting
Mission Status: Nominal
Sol Activity Summary: Another rich and memorable sol, with strong science output, a successful EVA, and a well-earned dose of comfort back at the Hab. Before sunrise, Saranya quietly conducted thermal imaging of the habitat, science dome, and GreenHab to avoid solar loading, capturing all sides, including areas with visible wear, to support later structural assessment. The crew began the morning around 0800 with a special wake-up song: Endaro Mahanubhavulu, which set a warm tone for an early start. With an earlier EVA on the schedule, the crew moved efficiently through breakfast and the comms window, making the most of the time for planning and coordination. Ellenah, Adrianna, and Saranya suited up for the EVA and began with additional thermal imaging before departing in the rovers toward the “Sea of Shells” (the Moon). Isabella navigated while Saranya drove, following guidance from crew who had previously visited. Saranya also documented the site with her DSLR, capturing standout landscape imagery. The team returned to the Hab and under cloudier conditions Saranya completed more thermal imaging and identified heat signatures consistent with structural cracks for follow-up analysis, while Isabella and Adrianna collected substantial Garmin biometric data for their project. Back at the Hab, the crew prepared lunch. Cesare continued the culinary streak with baked ziti and an Italian Motta Il Panettone cake. Ellenah spent time biking while Morgan cleaned the lower Hab and checked suit status; later, Ellenah, Isabella, and Adrianna relaxed together on the bean bags and watched the new season of Percy Jackson, followed by naps and personal time. The day ended on a high note: the crew received the opportunity to make brief phone calls, an especially meaningful connection after nearly ten days of isolation beyond Mission Control.
Look Ahead Plan: One more EVA tomorrow (hopefully), and more work on our research projects.
Anomalies in work: None.
Weather: Partly Cloudy.
Crew Physical Status: Everybody is doing great.
EVA: Today we had a long and successful EVA to the Sea of Shells.
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Journalist Report, Greenhab Report, Photos (6-8 images), Operations Report, EVA 10 Report, EVA 10 Request.
Support Requested: None.