Report title: Sol Summary Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Crew Commander
Report prepared by: Marie Jansen
Date: 09–04–2026
Sol: SOL 11
Summary Title: 1 day until the end
Mission Status: A bittersweet feeling as we begin to pack everything away
Sol Activity Summary:
We woke up at our usual time of 8:00 AM and started the day with cereal and bread before heading out for the first EVA, with Antoine, Joanna, Matthias, and Marie. The team made their way to Kissing Camel Ridge to carry out Joanna and Antoine’s experiments. Unfortunately, Joanna’s Tap Strap ran out of battery before everyone had the chance to complete the exercise. Antoine’s experiment, however, went through without a hitch. Afterwards, the team decided to climb up one of the camel’s humps to take in the breathtaking view one last time, making the most of the moment with some beautiful photos to remember it by.
Back at the station, the crew gathered for a group photo in their suits, followed by individual professional shots. Lunch was a light quinoa meal, after which everyone settled in for a short nap before the second EVA, which had to be delayed to allow the Tap Straps time to recharge. Unfortunately, the charge was not sufficient, meaning Joanna was unable to join this time around. The second team, made up of Matias, Zahraa, and Antoine, headed out to carry out Antoine and Matias’ experiments. The EVA was kept short and efficient, and the team was back home quickly.
Here at the hab, everyone is busy packing up their belongings and tidying their respective spaces. The end of the simulation is quietly but unmistakably drawing near for Crew Arsia.
Look Ahead Plan:
Tomorrow marks our final day of simulation, with the official end scheduled for 11:45 AM. The morning will be dedicated to tidying up, cleaning, and finishing off the packing. Once the simulation is closed, we are planning a short walk outside the MDRS to enjoy the surroundings one last time. The evening will be a celebratory one, with a small get-together to toast to this incredible experience we have shared together.
Anomalies in work:
None
Weather:
The weather was perfect for our final EVAs.
Crew Physical Status:
Everyone is doing well, though a sense of nostalgia is already setting in for everything we have lived through together.
EVA:
Both EVAs are covered in detail in the daily summary above. The only points worth highlighting are Joanna’s Tap Strap running out of battery during the first EVA, and the second EVA being delayed due to insufficient recharging time, which ultimately prevented Joanna from joining the outing.
Reports to be filed:
Sol Summary
Operations Report
Greenhab Report
Journalist Report
Astronomy Report
EVA Report
Daily photos
Support Requested: none