Date: 3/28/2026
Name of person filing report: Brett Bennett
Reason for Report: Routine
Off-Nominal Systems: Hab outer shell. GreenHab hydrant.
Power system: Nominal.
Current generator hours: 1447.0
Propane:
Station Tank: 54%
Director Tank: 70%
Intern Tank: 72%
Generator Tank: 78%
Propane refill completed March 25.
Water:
Hab Static Tank: 480 gallons
GreenHab: 160 gallons
Outpost tank: 480 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: No
Following identification of an underground leak in the vicinity of the hydrant outside of the GreenHab on March 20, Mission Support traced the leak to a depth of approx 24 inches both at the hydrant base and at the apparent leak location. Mission Support was not successful in finding the source of the leak; however, future work will need to uncover the plumbing line and close the leaking joint, accounting for a winding path that the leak takes to the surface. Leak intensity is directly tied with hydrant function, and indications point to a source within 2 feet of the hydrant base and possibly at the base itself. Having determined that the leak was below 2 feet, work was ceased on March 27 in preparation for crew 333, as the frost line may be up to 30 inches deep. Until leak closure, water input to the location will remain shut off at the water manifold on L-Deck.
Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: Yes, for hauling yard tools to GreenHab.
Hours: 226.7
Beginning Charge: 100%
Ending Charge: 100%
Currently Charging: Yes
All other rovers in nominal condition and fully charged.
Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: Multiple trips to Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: Replacement vehicle is still being sourced.
General notes and comments: The station will be operating with the hab car only until crew car function is replaced.
Internet: Nominal.
EVA suits and radios: Nominal. All connectors for Block 2 helmet bracket-harness connections were replaced on March 24.
Suits: Nominal.
Comms: Nominal.
T-Echo EVA-link: Nominal.
Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Hab outer shell shows ongoing wear.
Summary of Hab Operations: Nominal. Additional projects:
Hab toilet: New toilet tank sensors continue to work well in normal toilet operation.
U-Deck HVAC fan: U-Deck fan continues to operate nominally with new power and control connections.
Thermostat: New smart thermostat has been programmed to control both the central HVAC unit and U-Deck fan. It uses parallel heat/cool control with the furnace and fan respectively. The new system configuration continues to work well.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal.
Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Nominal.
Summary of RAM Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations:
Director trailer: Nominal.
Intern trailer: Nominal.