Report title: GreenHab Report
Crew #: 326
Position: GreenHab Officer
Report prepared by: Vindhya Ganti
Date: 30-12-2025
Sol: 2
Environmental control:
GH Fan Max: 80 deg F
GH Fan Min 75 deg F
Heating: 73 deg F
Average temperatures: 85.45 deg F
Maximum temperature: 105 deg F
Minimum temperature: 65.9 deg F
Hours of supplemental light: 2 hr
ON: 18:00 OFF: 20:00
Daily water usage for crops: 1 gal
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: No
Water in the Tank: 155 gallons remaining
Time(s) of watering for crops: 11:00
Changes to crops: None
Narrative: Sprayed liqui-grow onto vegetables, watered all plants, misted existing micro-greens. Left radish microgreen seeds in 400 mL of water to soak overnight.
Harvest: None
Support/supplies needed: None
Journalist Report – December 30th
Report title: Journalist Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Daria Bardus
Date: 30-12-2025
Sol: 2
Journalist Report Title: Collecting Rocks
We started the morning by waking up to the smell of blueberry pancakes and spacon. After eating a delicious meal Keegan prepared Ben, Armand, and I got ready for our EVA of the day. Once we had our flight suits on, we all made sure that we were “snatched” before getting on the rest of the gear. After yesterday’s EVAs, we were all much quicker at getting our gear on. While out on EVA we walked from the hab to Hab’s Ridge so Ben could collect rock samples, Armand could observe how we react to certain challenges we faced while out on EVA, and I could work on finding the best way of taking photos while all geared up. After Ben got his samples, we all sat down for a bit to relieve our backs of the weight. As we made our way back, we realized we were not sure of where to make a turn to go down the ridge. This taught us an important lesson in navigation, how to use a compass, and paying attention to your surroundings so you can find landmarks.
While Ben, Armand, and I were out on EVA, the others worked on cleaning up breakfast before beginning their work for the day. After individual crew role responsibilities were complete, Idris and Vindhya worked on their research projects. Idris was able to finish setting up her sensors so she can hopefully start collecting data tomorrow. Vindhya worked on the code for the linear actuator and was able to verify the feasibility of our research. After that a chicken and rice soup was prepared for lunch.
Once we got back from EVA and we drank an enormous amount of water, we all sat down for lunch. During lunch Katharina gave all of us massages to help relieve us of the stresses that have been on our shoulders the past couple days. After lunch a few rounds of Clue were played and then we all took some time to rest from the exhausting day before dinner. Once dinner was prepared, we sat around the table together to eat before getting the rest of our work done. The rest of the night will include drinking coffee, working more on the rover, and playing more games before heading to bed.
Journalist Report – October 14th
Crew 319
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Mackenzie Calle
Date: 13-10-2025
Sol: 2
Crew had a successful evening of Sol 1 and Sol 2! Highlighted by Shriya cooking a magnificent one pot egg pulao, a classic that she makes for herself and her family, and now us here at MDRS! We are starting to adapt to life on the red planet, beginning the mornings with crew meetings that delve into the day’s plans and the necessary experiments. We then drink as much coffee as we feel comfortable rationing at this point (except Ricardo who is going caffeine free!), do some stretching, and eat light breakfasts.
We are missing Elias, our Health & Safety Officer, who was not ultimately able to make the mission. He is absolutely with us in spirit as well as in the form of an incredible green squishy duck that we picked up on our way from Salt Lake City to MDRS. Duck Elias is a very calming presence for the crew and so beloved, as is real Elias. In his absence, Crew Scientist Shriya has stepped up and broadly taken on the role, alongside our Commander Rym Chaid.
The entire crew helped set up Spaceseed today, one of the World’s Biggest Analog (WBA) experiments. It has been a true labor of love and took up most of the day to get it up and running. Well, as I write this it is almost set up and will be completed tonight. Excited to begin collecting this data tomorrow.
Crew Engineer Ricardo J. Gonzalez is now approved to operate the telescopes and our crew is planning astronomy proposals to capture celestial images. We are also planning our first EVA for tomorrow and the crew is excited to begin exploring and familiarizing ourselves with the spacesuits and the Martian terrain!
Journalist Report – October 13th
Journalist Report
Crew 319
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Mackenzie Calle
Date: 13-10-2025
Sol: 1
Report from Sol 0 evening and Sol 1
Crew embarked on a night EVA to capture media assets on Sol 0 departing at 9:30PM and returning at approximately 11PM. Photo assets were captured by Mackenzie Calle and Rym Chaid. It was incredibly successful with stunning night images and crew felt thrilled (but tired) after returning to the hab. Crew was primarily directly behind the hab near ridge where the satellite device sits.
Between 1:45-3:30AM crew participated in the World’s Biggest Analog Opening Ceremony, joining the 15 other habitats participating to officially kick-off the WBA. We enjoyed seeing the other habs participating.
Due to the late night we had a later start today at 9AM. Crew set out our goals for the day and completed all pre-mission surveys as well as Sol 1 surveys. We also familiarized ourselves significantly more with the hab and facilities.
As journalist I spent time walking around each space and brainstorming photo ideas as well as capturing images of the facilities, crew, and Martian landscape.
Crew Photos – October 13th
Sol Summary – October 13th
Report title: Sol Summary Report
Crew #: 319
Position: Mission Commander
Report prepared by: Rym Y. Chaid
Date: 13-10-2025
Sol: 1
Summary Title: From the Red Planet
Mission Status: Nominal. All systems operational.
Sol Activity Summary:
SOL 1 began with the crimson sunrise of a new world.
The desert outside our habitat glowed like an ocean of red dust, a reminder that though we stand on Earth’s soil, today we live and breathe as if we were on Mars.
The habitat, though still unfamiliar, has already begun to feel like home.
First night on Mars was special for our crew, as we explored the terrain deep into the Martian night! The MICO-VIE WBA Global Mission’s Opening Ceremony connected us to habitats across the world, voices from around the globe converging into one mission, one purpose: the World’s Biggest Analog ever attempted in history! Despite ending our night at 0330 am local time and the pull of fatigue, at 0900 local time, we officially crossed the threshold and began life on Mars.
I watched my crew each step through the airlock with that unmistakable spark in their eyes: awe, focus, and pride. This is what we have trained for. This is the dream we now live.
Throughout the day, we settled into our duties of habitat operations, reporting protocols, and the first round of mission deliverables. The crew demonstrated adaptability and professionalism, despite very limited rest. Systems remained nominal. Communications established and verified. Crew Morale: High!
Between tasks, we found moments of quiet reflection, a shared meal, a contagious laugh, the simple joy of realizing: we are explorers, even here, under the hum of recycled air and life support systems.
The desert winds outside remind us that isolation can be both humbling and empowering. In every grain of dust around us, we see the echoes of Mars, a place that feels both distant and familiar, a mirror of human curiosity and resilience that we are determined to explore.
As Commander, I could not be prouder of our Crew. Today, we proved together what it means to begin and to adapt together.
Tomorrow, the work continues. But tonight, we rest beneath a Martian sky, tired, inspired, and united by a shared purpose: to dream beyond Earth.
Anomalies in work: None at this time.
Weather:
Crew Physical Status: All Crew in Good Health + Spirit.
EVA: N/A – EVA activities for Crew 319 are scheduled to commence SOL 3, pending weather clearance and approval of EVA requests on SOL 2 COMS Window.
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Journalist Report, Crew Photos, Greenhab Report, Operations Report, HSO Pre-Mission Checklist
Support Requested: None at this time.
Operations Report – October 13th
Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 319
Position: Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Ricardo Javier Gonzalez
Date: 13-10-2025
Sol: 1
Non-nominal systems:
Notes on non-nominal systems:
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A
General notes on rovers: Nothing to Report
Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use (see notes): 12.03 gal/d
Main tank level (remaining gallons, see notes): 336 gal
Static tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): No
Static tank heater (ON or OFF): No
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): No; however, toilet tank is ⅔ full and will be emptied eiter by crew tonight or tomorrow morning.
Summary of internet: Nothing to Report
Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are in a nominal config
Summary of GreenHab operations: Crew Journalist unloaded Spaceseed and micro green experiment materials, but has not begun either experiment
Water use: 0 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 0
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Nothing to Report
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): Automatic
Summary of RAM operations: Crew Engineer used pre-cut tennis balls (QTY. 4) to place over four fence posts in the tunnel section near the Science Dome. This is preventative maintenance for the white tarp that covers the tunnels.
Summary of any observatory issues: Nothing to Report
Summary of health and safety issues: HSO reported all Health Equipment to be intact and handed minor scratch on Commander
HSO Beginning of Mission Checklist – October 13th
Report title: HSO Beginning of Mission Checklist
Crew #: 319
Position: Health & Safety Officer
Report prepared by: Shriya Musuku
Date: (13-10-2025)
Part 1
Locate and confirm the emergency escape routes in the Hab are functional and clear:
Stairs (between lower end upper deck)
Clear
Emergency window (upper deck, east side)
Clear
Commander’s window (located in the commander’s crew quarter)
Clear
Part 2
Inventory First Aid kit and note what needs to be refilled:
Nitrile gloves are running low; May need refill after mission
Triangle band aids seem low; May need refill after mission
Crew seeking approval to use some for field response EVA experiment
Part 3
Note any safety issues:
Commander scraped her left shin on the stairs leading to the tunnels. Slight bleed, contained with antiseptic and a band aid. Very minor scrap.
Note any health/environmental issues:
The stairs where Commander had an issue on the stairs and alerted the crew to be aware of safety during entry and exit from the back side of the main hab
Note any missing or recommended health and safety supplies:
Part 4. Using the attached Safety Equipment Inventory, locate, test and confirm operation of all safety equipment. List any equipment not found and/or missing. See notes on the next page.
Safety Equipment Inventory
|
HAB Upper deck |
HAB Lower deck |
RAM |
Green Hab |
Science Dome |
|
|
Escape ladder |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Eyewash |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
X |
|
Fire blanket |
X |
N/A |
X |
N/A |
X |
|
Fire extinguisher |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
First Aid |
N/A |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
X |
|
Intercom |
X |
N/A |
X |
X |
X |
|
Radios (Channels 10 and 22) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Nightlight |
X |
X |
X |
N/A |
X |
|
Carbon Monoxide alarm |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Smoke alarm |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Propane alarm |
X |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
EVA Safety Kit |
N/A |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Confirmed that escape ladder is present
Confirmed that fire blanket is present in the main hab, RAM, and science dome
Confirmed that fire extinguisher is present in the upper main deck, lower main deck, green hab, science dome, RAM
Confirmed that first aid kit is present in the lower deck. Please see notes about refills
Confirmed that intercom is present and functional in the upper deck, greenhab, science dome
Confirmed that radio channels are present and functional in the upper deck, lower deck, science dome, and green hab
Confirmed presence of alarms in the upper deck, lower deck, greenhab, and science dome
Confirmed presence of night lights in the upper and lower deck, science dome
Confirmed presence of eye wash in the science dome
End of the report
GreenHab Report – October 13th
Crew #319
Position: Crew Journalist & Green Hab Officer
Report prepared by: Mackenzie Calle
Date: 13-10-2025
Sol: 1
Environmental control (fan & heater): Fan min 75F and max 80F
Average temperatures (last 24h): 85.1F
Maximum temperature (last 24h): 110.5 F
Minimum temperature (last 24h): 59.7 F
Hours of supplemental light: 0
Daily water usage for crops: 0
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: 0
Water in the Tank (160 gal useful capacity): _____ gallons remaining
Time(s) of watering for crops: 0
Changes to crops: 0
Soil Moisture Level: 9
Green Hab officer unloaded the Spaceseed materials and microgreens experiment but has not yet set up either experiment. That will be completed tomorrow to begin data collection.
Crew Bios and Mission Patch – <Date – April 5th>
Rym Chaid – Mission Commander & Crew Astronomer:
Rym is Director of the Mars Society Canada with a background in mechanical/aerospace engineering and space health research. An experienced analog astronaut, she has explored extreme environments from caves to Moon and Mars simulations, and flying in Microgravity, always with a mission to showcase the human context of exploration. As the Commander of the World’s Biggest Analog mission at MDRS, Rym brings both leadership experience and vision, and is dedicated to inspiring others and advancing humanity’s journey toward becoming a spacefaring civilization through her Documentary storytelling.
Ricardo J. Gonzalez – Crew Engineer & Crew Astronomer:
Ricardo J. Gonzalez is an astrophysicist turned engineer and NASA flight controller supporting the ISS from the Mission Control Center in Houston, Texas. As an aspiring astronaut, he is eager to find solutions to spaceflight’s most complex challenges, including living and working in extreme environments. Now, his ambitions turn towards the analog astronaut world in pursuit of his greater dreams through participation in Crew 319 at MDRS under the World’s Biggest Analog program.
Shriya Musuku – HSO & Crew Scientist:
Shriya Musuku is a Mechanical Engineer (BS/MS), first responder, and premedical candidate. Her passion for health and technology merges in her work in the analog astronautics field through the World’s Biggest Analog mission where she is the Crew Science Officer. She is passionate about expanding healthcare access and STEAM education and is leveraging this mission to advance those initiatives through community engagement
Mackenzie Calle – Crew Journalist & Green Hab Officer:
Mackenzie Calle is a documentary photographer and National Geographic Explorer. Focused on long-term stories, her work largely delves into space science and queer issues. Her work has been awarded by World Press Photo and the Sony World Photography Awards, amongst others. She is thrilled to be a part of the World’s Biggest Analog and Crew 319 at Mars Desert Research Station to document this story from the perspective of a crew member.
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