Report title: Sol Summary Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Crew Commander
Report prepared by: Marie Jansen
Date: 07–04–2026
Sol: SOL 9
Summary Title: Adapting Through the Challenges
Mission Status: A slightly tougher day today, but the finish line is in sight.
Sol Activity Summary:
We woke up at 8:00 AM this morning and started the day on a sweet note with homemade pancakes. The first team then headed out for an EVA, made up of Antoine, Matthias, Zahraa, and Marie. The departure took slightly longer than expected due to a microphone issue, but the team adapted quickly and the problem was resolved without further complications. The EVA itself went well, Antoine’s experiment was a great success, and the team thoroughly enjoyed discovering the location. There was some difficulty hearing CapCom once on site, although communication remained one-way functional as CapCom could hear us clearly.
The team returned at noon and sat down to a delicious omelette prepared by Matias. A short rest followed before the second EVA got underway, with Matias, Antoine, and Joanna heading out. Unfortunately, this outing came with its share of challenges. The rovers used during the morning had not recharged properly despite three hours on charge, leaving the team with limited options. A decision was made for Joanna to return to the base, allowing Antoine and Matias to carry out the experiment with the available resources.
Upon the boys’ return, the team attended to a couple of small matters, the light in the Science Dome, which had been accidentally switched off the previous evening, was restored, and the boys also took the time to fix the GreenHab door.
To close out the day, the crew gathered for a team meeting. Tensions within the group have been somewhat more present lately, and it felt important to address them openly and bring things back into balance. Dinner tonight will be a comforting one: cheddar nachos and pasta to end the day on a warm note.
Look Ahead Plan:
Tomorrow, we will be running the same two EVAs as today, but with different crew members, in order to complete Antoine’s experiments. We have also planned to film a short video presenting our experiments for our social media channels. Outside of that, the day will follow our usual routine.
Anomalies in work: Nothing particular to report. On the equipment side however, the rover Opportunity is currently out of service.
Weather: It was hot today, making the afternoon EVA particularly challenging for the crew.
Crew Physical Status:
Mentally, things are a little more challenging these days, but physically the crew is holding up well. One minor foot injury to note, though nothing serious.
EVA:
As mentioned earlier in today’s report, both EVAs have been covered in detail above. No additional information to add beyond what has already been noted.
Reports to be filed:
Sol Summary
Operations Report
Greenhab Report
Journalist Report
EVA Reports
EVA Requests
Daily photos
Support Requested: none