Crew 314 GreenHab Report 12-04-2025
GreenHab Officer: Bérengère Bastogne
Environmental control (fan & heater):
Heater on (setup temperature = 72 °F)
Fan on (to keep the temperature below 94 °F)
Average temperatures (last 24h): 87.7 °F
Maximum temperature (last 24h): 102.7 °F
Minimum temperature (last 24h): 72.7 °F
Hours of supplemental light: 7-10 pm
Daily water usage for crops: 8.5 gallons
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: 0.25
Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): 144.85 gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 20 min
Changes to crops: The seeds of sprouts of China Rose radish (which were in water to initiate germination) were sown in a small rectangular black pot and I added a label.
I removed plants in the square blue pot because they were at the end of their life.
Narrative: I watered all the plants with water in which I added 2 teaspoons of Miracle-Gro (I finished one small bag) per 2 gallons of water.
The door of the GreenHab was left open for 7 hours 50 minutes (11.10 am to 7 pm) to reduce the temperature inside (maximum of 102.7 °F).
I watered and checked the seeds of the 3 small rectangular black pots (sprouts of China Rose radish) with the new cultures (Kale, Arugula and cress). The seeds of sprouts of China Rose radish (which were in water to initiate germination) were sown in a small rectangular black pot and I added a label.
I removed plants in the square blue pot because they were at the end of their life.
I cleaned the floor of the GreenHab.
Harvest: (include which crop and mass in grams) 12 rainbow cherries and 1 spring onion
Support/supplies needed: None
Crew Photos – April 11th
Journalist Report – April 11th
Journalist report 11 Apr 2025
Author: Batoul Tani
Today marked another productive sol for the crew at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), as we continued to advance our scientific objectives under simulated Martian conditions.
Early in the day, a scheduled EVA was carried out under relatively high temperatures. The mission had two primary goals: to collect soil samples from the designated Special Region for Bérengère’s GreenHab experiment, and to inspect and maintain the external equipment for Antoine’s ongoing engineering project. Despite the heat and communication challenges encountered during the EVA, both objectives were successfully accomplished, and the team returned safely to the Hab on schedule.
Bérengère continued her role as GreenHab Officer by planting a new set of fast-germinating crops, like radish sprouts, arugula, cress, and other leafy greens, to monitor early growth patterns in a controlled Martian analog environment. She also continued regular maintenance activities, including watering and development tracking of existing plants.
Meanwhile, Antoine focused on retrieving meteorological data from his external sensor array. This data is vital for assessing environmental variability and ensuring operational safety, particularly in preparation for future EVAs. His engineering experiment also includes long-term monitoring of equipment performance under field conditions similar to those on Mars.
In the Science Dome, Batoul, our crew journalist and science communicator, dedicated the afternoon to creating a new experiment simulating the effects of Martian microgravity.
Throughout the day, our daily scientific protocols continued without disruption. Each crew member follows a rigorous schedule, contributing to a wide range of interdisciplinary experiments that reflect the collaborative and multi-faceted nature of analog missions.
After a productive and challenging day, the crew came together for a group workout session to unwind and relieve the physical and mental tension that had built up throughout the day. It was a moment of camaraderie and relaxation, providing the team with a much-needed break after a day filled with intense tasks and valuable experiences.
Sol Summary – April 2025
Crew 314 Sol Summary Report 11-04-2025
Sol: 5
Summary Title: Life Between Red Dust and Blue Skies
Author’s name: Arnaud de Wergifosse (Crew executive officer)
Mission Status: ongoing
Sol Activity Summary: Early in the day, an EVA was carried out to collect soil samples for Bérengère’s GreenHab experiment and to check on the equipment for Antoine’s ongoing engineering project. Both tasks were completed successfully, despite the hot conditions outside.
Back in the station, Bérengère planted new seeds in the GreenHab: radish sprouts, arugula, cress, and other fast-growing greens. She also took time to water the existing plants and monitor their development.
Meanwhile, Antoine downloaded the meteorological data, crucial for tracking environmental changes and ensuring the safety of future EVAs.
Batoul, our journalist, spent the afternoon programming a new experiment which simulates the effects of Martian microgravity.
Our daily scientific protocols continue steadily, as each team member follows their assigned experiment schedules with precision and focus.
Life at the MDRS is a constant balance between routine and the unexpected, and today was a perfect example of that.
Look Ahead Plan: One EVA is scheduled in the morning to conduct Antoine’s experiment. Throughout the day, we will continue working on our individual experiments. Béatrice and Arnaud will carry on their research while collecting data with their wearables and with a questionnaire about stress and sleep evaluation. Louis will continue his work in the Observatory.
Anomalies in work: None was notified.
Weather: Sunny without clouds in the morning and the afternoon. Temperatures varied between 44°F and 90°F for the lowest and highest temperatures of the day.
Crew Physical Status: Everyone was in good health today, with no issues reported.
EVA: The EVA team exited the Hab at 09:31 after a 5-minute decompression. Batoul and Odile took Curiosity, while Bérengère and Antoine drove Opportunity. The team passed Cowboy Corner and arrived at the Special Region by 10:05, where they collected two soil samples for Bérengère’s experiment.
Due to poor signal near the region, contact with CapCom was unsuccessful until arrival at the site. Afterward, the team skipped the Overlook due to battery considerations (Opportunity at 58%) and reached the Galileo Road & Cow Dung Road intersection by 11:15. There, they inspected Antoine’s equipment and deployed the drone for additional data.
On the way, they retrieved a fallen rover camera piece. The return began at 11:34 with a driver switch, and the rovers were parked at the Hab by 11:41. Decompression ended at 11:47, marking a successful and efficient EVA.
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Journalist Report, Greenhab Report, Operations Report, Crew Photos, EVA Report, EVA Request, Astronomy Report.
Support Requested: Crew requested from the mission support to bring them packages needed for the crew journalist’s experiment
Operations Report – April 11th
Crew 314 Operations Report 11-04-2025
SOL: 5
Name of person filing report: Antoine Dubois (Crew Engineer)
Non-nominal systems :
The CO detector is working.
Notes on non-nominal systems :
CO detector: The battery has been replaced.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used:
Hours: (before EVA) /
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) /
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) /
Currently charging: yes
Opportunity rover used:
Hours: 215.7 (0.9 hours used)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 47%
Currently charging: no
Curiosity rover used:
Hours: 307.6 (0.7 hours used)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 67%
Currently charging: no
Perseverance rover used:
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: yes
General notes on rovers:
Spirit can be used but for short EVAs, perseverance is usable as well.
We are concerned about Opportunity’s battery ? Because it’s the second time that the battery percentage goes down really fast.
Summary of Hab operations: Today in the Habitat, we focused on cooking, socializing, completing our individual reports, and working on our respective experiments. Additionally, we did a bit of physical exercise to stay in shape. We also conducted the third medical emergency simulation (Odile’s experiment), and it went really well. Finally, we held our usual team meeting to discuss progress and upcoming tasks.
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements (collect data for the same time window): 7 p.m.
1) Per formula (see notes): 17.78 gallons
2) Smart Home Dashboard (see notes): 19.90 gallons
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 357.21 gallons (per formula) & 372.98 gallons (Smart Home Dashboard)
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (on or off) : off
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): yes
Summary of internet: used for music playing, mails, research for experiments, learning languages.
Summary of suits and radios:
suits : 10, 9, 8, 7
radios : 4, 1, 6, 7, 3, 2
Summary of GreenHab operations: put notes here:
I watered all the plants with water.
The door of the GreenHab was left open for 4 hours 25 minutes (1.50 pm to 6.15 pm) to reduce the temperature inside (maximum of 100.9 °F).
I sowed the seeds of sprouts of China Rose radish, Kale, Arugula and cress seeds in 3 small rectangular black pots.
I took 3 garden labels for the new cultures.
WATER USE: 11 gallons
Heater (On or Off): Heater on (setup temperature = 72°F)
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7-10 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): 1 g of basilic
Summary of ScienceDome operations: put notes here
Check the condition of plantain seedlings and watering
Check Petri dishes for arbuscular fungi spore germination
Milieu preparation
Exposure to UV-C of Bacillus thuregiensis
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): OFF
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
At 9:15 a.m., the Crew Engineer took 2 zip ties and a dark ribbon to repair equipment in the field if needed. However, no repair was necessary, and all materials were returned to their place.
Batoul picked up the package that was delivered for her experiment.
Summary of any observatory issues: Nothing regarding the hardware. For the software part, there is still work to be done in order to master every aspect of it (please refer to the dedicated report for further details).
Summary of health and safety issues: Everyone was in good health today, with no issues reported. There were no safety concerns to note.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None for the moment.
EVA Report – April 11th
Crew 314 EVA Report 11-04-2025
EVA # 7
Author: Béatrice Hollander (Crew Commander)
Purpose of EVA: The crew will travel between two locations to collect different soil samples for the GreenHab. Bérengère will examine the soil composition, specifically looking for the presence of fungi. On the way back, they’ll stop at the intersection of Galileo Road and Cow Dung Road to check Antoine’s equipment.
Start time: 9h26
End time: 11h47
Narrative:
The crew left the Hab on time this morning. After a 5-minute decompression, the EVA team exited the airlock at 9:31. Batoul was at the wheel of Curiosity, with Odile as her passenger, while Bérengère drove Opportunity, accompanied by Antoine.
At 9:42, they drove past Cowboy Corner, continuing smoothly toward their first destination. Just before reaching the Special Region, around 9:55, they made a stop to confirm their path and attempted to contact CapCom for guidance. However, the signal was very poor at that point, and they were unable to establish communication.
Fortunately, upon arrival at the Special Region around 10:05, the signal improved. There, the team took the opportunity to collect two soil samples for Bérengère’s experiment.
At 10:47, the team decided to head back to the rovers to proceed to their next waypoint, staying mindful of the time and battery levels. By 10:59, they reached the intersection of Brahe and Cow Dung Road. With Opportunity’s battery at 58%, they made the decision to skip the Overlook and continue directly to the intersection of Cow Dung and Galileo Road.
On the way, the team made a quick stop to retrieve a piece of the camera that had fallen from one of the rovers. They then continued to their planned stop at the intersection of Galileo Road and Cow Dung Road to inspect Antoine’s equipment, which had been left there for his experiment, arriving at 11:15. With the extra time saved from skipping the Overlook point, they chose to deploy the drone for additional data collection.
By 11:34, they began their return journey to the Hab, with a switch in drivers: Odile took over Curiosity with Batoul as passenger, while Antoine drove Opportunity, this time with Bérengère as his passenger.
The rovers were parked back at the MDRS at 11:41, and the team collected their data. Decompression began at 11:42 and was completed by 11:47, successfully concluding the EVA.
Destination: The furthest point of the EVA is the Special Region, near Gateway Lith, then they will head west to make a second major stop at Overlook.
Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84):
First stop : Special region (518500N, 4256000W)
Second stop : Overlook, at the intersection of Brahe Hwy 1572 and Copernic US Hwy 1575 (516000N, 4254500W).
Third stop : Intersection Galileo Road and Cow Dung Road (4252250N, 519000W)
Participants: Batoul Tani (Journalist), Antoine Dubois (Engineer), Bérengère Bastogne (Greenhab), Odile Hilgers (HSO)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: The crew went on Moonwalk Road, then continued on Cow Dung Road 0110. From there, they took the road leading to the Special Region. After reaching this point, they took Brahe Highway 1572 toward Overlook. Finally, they returned to the MDRS via Cow Dung Road 0110.
Mode of travel: Driving and walking
GreenHab Report – April 11th
Crew 314 GreenHab Report 11-04-2025
GreenHab Officer: Bérengère Bastogne
Environmental control (fan & heater):
Heater on (setup temperature = 72 °F)
Fan on (to keep the temperature below 94 °F)
Average temperatures (last 24h): 87.3 °F
Maximum temperature (last 24h): 100.9 °F
Minimum temperature (last 24h): 73.8 °F
Hours of supplemental light: 7-10 pm
Daily water usage for crops: 10.5 gallons
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: 0.5 gallon
Water in Blue Tank (200 gallon capacity): 153.6 gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 20 min
Changes to crops: Germination of sprouts of China Rose radish, Kale, Arugula and cress seeds in 3 small rectangular black pots
Narrative: I watered all the plants with water.
The door of the GreenHab was left open for 4 hours 25 minutes (1.50 pm to 6.15 pm) to reduce the temperature inside (maximum of 100.9 °F).
I sowed the seeds of sprouts of China Rose radish, Kale, Arugula and cress seeds in 3 small rectangular black pots.
I took 3 garden labels for the new cultures.
Harvest: (include which crop and mass in grams) 1 g of basilic
Support/supplies needed: None
Astronomy Report – April 11th
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Crew 314 Astronomy Report 11Apr2025
Name: Louis Baltus
Crew: 314
Date: 11Apr2025
MDRS ROBOTIC OBSERVATORY
Objects to be Imaged this Evening: /
Images submitted with this report: /
Problems Encountered: /
MUSK OBSERVATORY
Solar Features Observed: Full solar disk observed and imaged today as first observation. During the next day, I’ll try to zoom in on the details I will see.
Images submitted with this report (2) :The one of the chromosphere and the one with the prominences (one of them is jpg)
Problems Encountered:
-At first, I couldn’t see anything so I sent an email to Peter Detterline. Thanks to his advice I succeeded and observed the sun for the first time. What a wonderful feeling !
-Couldn’t superpose the two images properly, the one with the prominences keep coming as first layer. As it’s the first time for me using all that software, I’ll keep trying and learning and see if I manage to get the expected result.
Sol Summary – April 10th
Crew 314 Sol Summary Report 10-04-2025
Sol: 4
Summary Title: Mars the Beautiful
Author’s name: Arnaud de Wergifosse (Crew executive officer)
Mission Status: ongoing
Sol Activity Summary: This morning, Béatrice (commandant), Antoine (engineer), and Arnaud (executive officer) headed out on an EVA. After a quick check of Antoine’s equipment, the crew took Galileo Road toward Candor Chasma, a stunning canyon with striking Martian-like scenery. Dressed in their space suits, they may have felt (just for a few moments) like true explorers on Mars. The EVA went smoothly and offered breathtaking views throughout.
Back at the MDRS, the afternoon was more relaxed, focused on scientific work. Arnaud and Béatrice continued data collection for their joint experiment, which tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep quality and duration, as well as responses to a supplementation protocol (either a placebo or a combination of Lactobacillus helveticus and glycine). Each participant also carries out a daily five-minute cardiac coherence session, a breathing technique known to support stress management.
Meanwhile, our journalist, Batoul continued her research by placing bacterial cultures outside to observe how extreme temperature variations affect their growth, an experiment that may offer insights into the effects of climate change. Bérengère, the greenhab officer, spent the whole day sterilizing spores for her experiment.
To wrap up the day, some crew members took time to unwind or get active. Arnaud finished his afternoon with a high-intensity bike session, a powerful way to cap off a day of exploration, research, and physical challenge.
Look Ahead Plan: One EVA is scheduled in the morning to conduct Bérengère’s experiment. Throughout the day, we will continue working on our individual experiments, including a CRM simulation in the afternoon involving the whole team for Odile’s experiment. Béatrice and Arnaud will carry on their research while collecting data with their wearables.
Anomalies in work : None was mentioned today.
Weather: Sunny, without clouds. Warm in the afternoon. Temperatures varying between 40°and 84° throughout the day
Crew Physical Status : Everyone was in good health today, with no issues reported.
EVA: This morning’s EVA crew changed slightly as Batoul Tani (Crew Journalist) had to remain at the Hab due to a scientific emergency related to her experiment.
The team departed on time, with Arnaud as EVA leader. He drove Curiosity with Antoine (Crew Engineer) as passenger, while Béatrice (Crew Commander) drove Opportunity, since Spirit is still out of use due to a battery charging issue. Their first stop was at the intersection of Galileo Road and Cow Dung Road, after taking Moonwalk Road out of the MDRS. Antoine’s equipment was checked and found to be in good condition.
They continued toward Compass Rock, their intended exploration site. A moment of concern arose due to a miscommunication with Mission Support, who briefly thought the team might be stuck. The situation was quickly clarified, allowing the EVA to proceed.
A brief stop along Galileo Road followed, though no one exited the rover. Communication with CapCom was attempted but hampered by a poor signal. At that point, leadership was transferred to Béatrice. The team’s actual position slightly differed from the initial plan, but they reached Compass Rock by 10:15. After reviewing the map and planned route through the canyon (Candor Chasma), they left the rovers at 10:25.
Due to the lack of signal in Candor Chasma, there was no contact with the team while they were walking. Communication was restored at 10:53 as they exited the canyon.
On the return trip, Antoine drove Curiosity solo, and Arnaud drove Opportunity with Béatrice as passenger. The crew returned safely to the Hab and enjoyed spotting a few lizards along the way.
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Journalist Report, Greenhab Report, Operations Report, Crew Photos, EVA Report, EVA Request
Support Requested: none
Operations Report – April 10th
Crew 314 Operations Report 10Apr2025
SOL: 4
Name of person filing report: Antoine (Crew Engineer)
Non-nominal systems :
The toilet repair performed yesterday is still holding and functioning properly.
The CO detector in the science dome is not working.
Notes on non-nominal systems : /
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: /
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: /
Opportunity rover used:
Hours: 214.8 (0.4 used)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 65%
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used:
Hours: 306.9 (0,4 used)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 73%
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used:
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: /
General notes on rovers: Spirit is still out of use due to a battery issue.
Summary of Hab operations : Today in the Habitat, we focused on cooking, socializing, completing our individual reports, and working on our respective experiments. Additionally, we did a bit of physical exercise to stay in shape. Finally, we held our usual team meeting to discuss progress and upcoming tasks.
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements (collect data for the same time window): 7 p.m.
1) Per formula (see notes): 15.55 gallons
2) Smart Home Dashboard (see notes): 15.08 gallons
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 374.99 gallons (per formula) & 392.88 gallons (Smart Home Dashboard)
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (on or off) : on
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): no
Summary of internet: used for music playing, mails, research for experiments, learning languages.
Summary of suits and radios (EVA #6) :
Suits : 2, 4 and 5.
Radio : 3, 4 and 5.
Summary of GreenHab operations: put notes here: I watered all the plants with water.
The door of the GreenHab was left open for 3 hours 35 minutes (2.10 pm to 5.45 pm) to reduce the temperature inside (maximum of 98.8 °F)
WATER USE: 9 gallons
Heater (On or Off): Heater on (setup temperature = 72°F)
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7-10 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): 4 g of parsley and 6 g of basilic
Summary of ScienceDome operations: put notes here
Inoculation of Esherichia coli on 96 well plate + UV-C exposure
Inoculation of Bacillus thuringiensis on petri dishes + soil+ UV-C exposure
Isolation of arbuscular fungi spores (after exposure to stresses)
Disinfection of arbuscular fungi spores
Spores on a membrane to test the germination after exposure to stresses
Plantain seedlings (use for experiment) watering
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
At 9:20 a.m., the Crew Engineer took 2 zip ties and a dark ribbon to repair equipment in the field if needed. However, no repair was necessary, and all materials were returned to their place.
Around noon, the HSO Officer went to the RAM to take 2 inches of blue tape to label a container and indicate its intended contents.
Around 4:00 p.m., the Crew Engineer took 6 small zip ties, 3 large ones, 50 inches of wire, and 20 inches of grey vinyl duct tape to reattach tarps and seal holes.
Summary of any observatory issues: None for the moment.
Summary of health and safety issues: Everyone was in good health today, with no issues reported. There were no safety concerns to note.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None for the moment.
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