Day: May 5, 2026

Report title: Journalist Report
Crew #: 330
Position: Journalist
Report prepared by: Adrien Saugnac
Date: (07-03-2026)
Sol: 20

Journalist Report Title : Last resting day

Today was a rest day for Crew 330, and we had the opportunity to rest and relax to be ready to start the last week of our mission. Next Friday night will mark the end of our simulation!

Last night, we watched a movie after eating Bolognese pasta.

This morning, after a longer night than usual, we each did fun activities. Adèle did painting, Lou did mandala coloring, Julien did sports, Gaspard played on his computer, Célia, Adèle, and Félix prepared a surprise for the Science Dome, and I continued making a necklace.

In the afternoon, we continued our activities and watched movies and series that we had downloaded before the mission.

For the surprise, Célia, Adèle, and Félix will organize it tomorrow afternoon.
We are ready to start the last week!

Tomorrow, for International Women’s Day, Lou, Celia, and Adele will go on an exploration EVA in the Special Region!

Report title: Journalist Report

Crew #: 330

Position: Journalist

Report prepared by: Adrien Saugnac

Date: (06-03-2026)

Sol: 19

Journalist Report Title (if applicable) : Writing on Mars

Today, Adèle organized a cardio workout session.

After breakfast, Adèle, Célia, and Julien went on an EVA in front of Tharsis Montes. Before that, they went to change the batteries of the atmospheric instruments installed to the west of Marbel Ritual. It was an exploration EVA where they embarked on an ascent and walked through the canyons. This is surely the most Martian landscape we have had since the beginning of our mission, and it is in these moments that we really feel like we are on the red planet.

Meanwhile, Lou worked on a 3D printer on which the last year’s onboard engineer had noticed some issues. This year, the CNES lent us another printer, which allows us to set up the SupaeroMoon experiments, the Géol’Ex, and the prints from the high school students of Prades. It also allows us to print some equipment, such as the punches for the photogrammetry experiment.

Gaspard continued working on the station monitoring experiment, whose name has not yet been chosen. Felix went to maintain the greenhouse and started cutting some plants. We also did some cleaning in our habitat.

This afternoon, Adèle organized HSO workshops to strengthen communication and team cohesion. The sessions focused on written self-listening practices, allowing each member to better know themselves, to do a review of their emotions, to manage difficult situations, and to celebrate their efforts.

The second workshop addressed the establishment of personal boundaries. We discussed how to share these boundaries, expressing them in a concrete, positive, realistic, and negotiable way. The goal is to find compromises and solutions that best meet everyone’s needs, while reinforcing solidarity and trust within the team. These workshops are essential for the mission, as they promote more effective communication and a more serene collaboration.

Tomorrow, it is the last day of our mission’s break, and tonight we have surprises organized by members of the crew! Nice planning in approach!

Report title: Journalist Report

Crew #: 330

Position: Journalist

Report prepared by: Adrien Saugnac

Date: (05-03-2026)

Sol: 18

Journalist Report Title (if applicable) : The ascent

Last night, we finished the mid-mission video. To celebrate, we watched it together in the mezzanine of the HAB. We then ate a cake cooked by Julien.

This morning, Adèle organized a lower body strength training session for us.

After that, Adèle, Julien, Félix and I had an EVA for photogrammetry. It was Félix and Julien who participated in the orienteering task. They prepared with a 3D map and once on site, they had to find 7 beacons that Lou had hidden beforehand. Yesterday, the 2D map team took 17 minutes to find all of them. Today, they took 11 minutes and we had time to explore. We decided to climb North Ridge. On the way back, Félix wrote: "The ascent would be the 2nd goal of this EVA. From the front, it was too hard to reach the summit, so we went deeper to the left. The path alternated between loose soil that slipped under our feet and thick rocks that we had to cross. After a few minutes, we could enjoy the summit. We waited to discover the view all at the same time, it was magnificent! All my attention was fixed on the grand landscapes that were exposed on all sides. We didn’t have time to enjoy it for long because the rain started to fall, and it turned into snow a few minutes later. In this case, we have to follow the protocol, which means: return as quickly as possible before the weather deteriorates without rushing in the descent." We then returned without any issue. Once again, it was a striking EVA with our first ascent in the spacesuit, well rewarded by a magnificent landscape from the summit.

Meanwhile, Gaspard and Lou started modelling the interior of the station in 3D using the photogrammetry method.

This afternoon, after a well-deserved nap, the crew went to do their cognitive tasks: NeuroErgonomie and Orbital Architecture.

Tomorrow, Adèle has prepared themed sessions on written self-listening practices and methods to set boundaries.