Operations Report – April 20th

Report title: Operations Report

Crew #: 335

Position: Engineer

Report prepared by: Katherine Berry

Date: 20-04-2026

Sol: 1

Non-nominal systems: Radio 2 & 4. Headset 6.

Notes on non-nominal systems: Radio 2 exhibits intermittent connectivity at the female-end connector, with a stable connection only achieved when pressure is applied. Cross tested with other radio to confirm the fault is isolated to Radio 2, indicating a likely connector or internal contact issue.

Headset 6 has a nonfunctional push to talk switch, preventing transmission.

Radio 4 also demonstrates intermittent connectivity at the connector interface, requiring applied pressure/ manipulation for operation. Additionally, the unit has a partial communication fault: inbound audio is received, but outbound transmission is not detected by the Radio 4 operator.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used:

Hours: 306

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 75%

Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used EVA 1:

Hours: 267.9

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 83%

Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used EVA 2:

Hours: 268.0

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 47%

Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used:

Hours: 0

Beginning charge: N/A

Ending charge: N/A

Currently charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used:

Hours: 405

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 43%

Currently charging: Yes

General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:

Water Use (see notes): 31.01 gal/d

Main tank level (remaining gallons, see notes): 320

Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF

Main water tank heater (ON or OFF) OFF (was removed)

Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): NO

Summary of internet: Connection was used for reading, research projects, accessing homework, sending reports, email and listening to music.

Summary of suits and radios:

David Laude, Commander: Suit 9, radio 3, headset 6

Elisa Strinna, Artist: Suit 8, radio 3, headset 1

Matteo Calore, HSO: Suit 9, Suit 7, radio 2, headset 2

Lot Brugge, Suit 10 , radio 4, headset 2

Summary of GreenHab operations: Watering

Water use: 1.2 gal

Heater (ON or OFF): OFF

Supplemental light (hours of operation): Auto

Harvest (name, weight in grams): 0g, N/A

Summary of ScienceDome operations: EVA note taking

Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): Auto

Summary of RAM operations: N/A

Summary of any observatory issues: N/A

Summary of health and safety issues: Two crewmembers experiencing low grade fever, fatigue, headache and sore throat.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: We are unable to fix the electric can opener, would like to request a replacement if possible.

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