Month: February 2026

Report title: Sol 11 Summary Report
Crew #: 319
Position: Mission Commander
Report prepared by: Rym Y. Chaid
Date: 23-10-2025
Sol: 11

Summary Title: Return to our Mothership: Planet Earth!

Mission Status: Nominal. All systems nominal.

Sol Activity Summary:

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

Today marked our final Sol on Mars. Tomorrow, we will egress the station and return to our home planet: Earth. It’s a strange feeling to prepare for departure from a place that, in so little time, began to feel like its own small world.

Our crew spent the day fully immersed in end-of-mission operations. We completed all remaining inventories, organized and cleaned the habitat, and worked on finalizing our reports for submission to Mission Control Center. Every checklist was reviewed carefully, every item accounted for. The station that has carried us through this extraordinary journey now stands ready for the next crew who will continue what we began.

Along with our crew, I also spent the day conducting my final interviews and recording the closing scenes for my documentary film, capturing the last glimpses of life inside our Mars base and the voices of a crew that lived, worked, and grew together in this unique mission.

As our Mission on Mars came to a close, we took time to sit together and reflect on what this time here has meant to us, as explorers, as crewmates, and as individuals. We spoke about the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the small victories that made this mission unforgettable. We leave Mars with a deeper appreciation for one another and for the experience that shaped us as the Ares I Crew of the WBA Mars Maiden Voyage.

Our focus begins to shift toward the return to Earth. We know the transition will take time, adjusting from the novelty of Mars to the familiar pace of home, but we carry with us the knowledge, memories, and spirit that this mission has given us.

Tomorrow, we leave this red world behind. Tonight, we rest as one crew, grateful, proud, and ready for what comes next.

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. EVA Reports.
Support Requested: None at this time.

Report title: Sol 10 Summary Report
Crew #: 319
Position: Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Ricardo J. Gonzalez
Date: 22-10-2025
Sol: 10

Summary Title:

Mission Status: Nominal. All systems nominal.

Sol Activity Summary:

This is Crew Engineer Ricardo J. Gonzalez transmitting from Mars Desert Research Station.

Today, the crew woke up to prepare for their last set of EVAs for our historic mission. Commander – Rym Chaid and Crew Engineer – Ricardo Gonzalez were part of the morning EVA crew that embarked on a far journey to Green Mars View. The morning was a crisp, cool one filled with sunshine and excitement as they were conducting the longest distance EVA yet. When the crew arrived at the destination, they were met with a stunning view of deep canyons, with green flat lands and a river at the bottom! At the site, the EVA crew collected a variety of geological samples and captured marvelous images of all the landmarks in view, close and far. They even got to see Martian chipmunks! After some moments of appreciation over the beautiful views of their last EVA, they safely made their way back to MDRS.

The afternoon EVA was led by Crew Scientist – Shriya Musuku and Crew Journalist – Mackenzie Calle with another long journey to the Sea of Shells! They left MDRS in great spirits and in warmer weather conditions. About halfway to their destination, HABCOM and Mission Support realized that they were not tracking them via the EVA Link technology. After some troubleshooting, the crew proceeded to their EVA destination through narrow and winding roads. When they arrived, they were met with breathtaking views. After collecting their samples and taking a plethora of photos, they stood and appreciated the beauty of the vast landscape before proceeding back to MDRS

All crew made it back to MDRS safely and in good spirits to end their last set of EVAs.

End Transmission.

Crew Engineer – Ricardo J. Gonzalez

Anomalies in work: None.
Crew Physical Status: All Crew in Good Health.
EVA: 2 EVAs. One in the morning – exploration of Green Mars Views, and one in the afternoon – exploration of Sea of Shells
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Journalist Report, Crew Photos, Greenhab Report, Operations Report. EVA Reports.
Support Requested: None at this time.