Crew #: 335
Position: Crew Journalist
Report Prepared by: Matteo Calore
Date: 24Apr2026
Sol: 5
Summary Title: Expansive Silence
This morning, most of us woke up later than usual. The night had been restless, and many crew members slept poorly. Our windowless sleeping cells make it difficult for some to breathe deeply, resulting in uneasy sleep and dense, vivid dreams.
In the morning, each of us took time to focus on our individual projects, while some crew members cleaned the Hab. Coordinating shared domestic tasks is not always easy—these are the ordinary negotiations of cohabitation. At times, some find themselves taking on more responsibilities than others.
In the afternoon, part of the crew went out for an EVA. Kat wanted to test the drone, and the film crew followed her to document the moment. The landscapes we encounter remain breathtaking: vast stretches of pink terrain in shifting tones, rocks shaped by time and wind, and silence extending for kilometers across these expanses. Here, the realm of rocks feels sovereign.
We returned to the Hab, and everyone resumed their respective tasks. In the evening, we prepared pizza. We harvested some cabbage from the greenhouse, which Charlotte has been consistently tending. The plants appear somewhat strained, but they remain alive and resilient.