Journalist Report
Crew #: 335
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Matteo Calore
Date: 23APR2026
Sol: 3
Third Day on Mars: Entering New Worlds
Today we woke up to the wind. The wind always carries something with it, and there is a subtle unease in the air. Today was a day of questions. We did not go out on EVA, since the wind would not have allowed us to move easily with suits and equipment, so we devoted ourselves to activities inside the station.
The day began with pancakes and a long discussion about Mars. We found ourselves debating which kinds of people would be necessary in order to develop a colony on the Red Planet. Some of us think that the first people to colonize Mars should be engineers, since the first thing needed would be infrastructure. Others think there should also be artists and cultural mediators, because it is important to have people capable of mediating between individuals and establishing ethical relationships, while art is a fundamental element for the spirit, and also for producing content that keeps us entertained.
After that, Charlotte spent time filtering the clay she found in the desert yesterday. It is a long and intricate process, and it is very interesting to see how objects can slowly emerge from a territory. Meanwhile, Kat assembled her rover, which she will soon test in the desert. Elisa and Matteo continued filming, asking questions and trying to capture the spirit of the experience. We are all still easily tired, adapting to Mars requires physical effort. The dry air and the light are very intense on our bodies.