Operations Report – April 2nd

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 02-04-2026
Sol: 4

Non-nominal systems: Pressurised tunnels & suit charger, Comms kit #4

Notes on non-nominal systems:

  • Pressurised tunnels: We repaired the pressurised tunnel using 10 zip ties due to the high winds.

  • Suit charger: We hadn’t noticed, but one of the chargers was broken (probably before we arrived) (See pictures below). We replaced it with a new one. Could we fix it with glue? Is that possible, or is it unsafe?

  • All the joints of the comms kit #4 headset were resoldered. The problem has been solved.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: EVA #6

Hours: 301.7
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 38%
Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No

Perseverance rover used: EVA #6

Hours: 402.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 26%
Currently charging: Yes

General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:

Water Use: 13.57 gallons
Main tank level: 287 gallons
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): YES
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): NO

Summary of internet: Connection used for research, listening to music, sending reports and watching Night at the Museum 2.

Summary of suits and radios:

  • Matthias De Groote, Greenhab Officer: Suits and radio 5

  • Marie, Commander: Suits and radio 1

  • Antoine, Executive officer: Suits and radio 2 (headset 3)

Summary of GreenHab operations:

Water use: 2.65 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON, 70 F°
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A

Summary of ScienceDome operations: We used Science Dome for Joanna’s experiment with Tap Strap.

Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): AC, Automatic

Summary of RAM operations: Usage of solder material for preparation of comms kit #4, also the multimeter and some pliers were used.

Summary of any observatory issues: None

Summary of health and safety issues: None

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

  • Suit charger: Could we fix it with glue? Is that possible, or is it unsafe?

  • Trash is in the RAM

Operations Report – April 3rd

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 03-04-2026
Sol: 5

Non-nominal systems: Pressurized tunnels

Notes on non-nominal systems: The pressurized tunnel connecting the RAMM and the living module was damaged. Matias and I, Antoine, went to repair it in spacesuits. We used a new patch and a lot of self-locking fasteners (a whole bagful, and even a little more). The team began the emergency EVA at 12:13 p.m. and completed the operation at 1:06 p.m (See pictures below).

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: EVA #7

Hours: 302.3
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 35%
Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: EVA #8

Hours: 265.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: <10%
Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: EVA #8

Hours: 353.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 27%
Currently charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: EVA #7

Hours: 403.2
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 26%
Currently charging: Yes

General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:

Water Use: 12.42 gallons
Main tank level: 281 gallons
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): NO

Summary of internet: Connection used for research, listening to music, sending reports and watching the interview of the Artemis II crew.

Summary of suits and radios:

  • Marie, Commander: Suits and radio 1

  • Antoine, Executive officer: Suits and radio 2

  • Zahraa Al-bayati, HSO: Suits and radio 3

  • Matias Ballivian, Astronomer: Suits and radio 4

  • Matthias De Groote, Greenhab Officer: Suits and radio 5

  • Joanna, Journalist: Suits and radio 6

Summary of GreenHab operations:

Water use: 2.1 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON, 70 F°
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): Basil leaves (12g)

Summary of ScienceDome operations: None

Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): AC, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: Matias and I, Antoine, went to the RAM in our space suits to bring the supplies needed to repair the pressurized tunnels: a new tarp and plenty of cable ties.

Summary of any observatory issues: None

Summary of health and safety issues: The pressurized tunnels were damaged but have been repaired. The crew is safe.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None

Supplemental Operations Report – April 4th

Date: 04/04/2026
Name of person filing report: Brett Bennett
Reason for Report: Routine
Off-Nominal Systems: Hab outer shell. GreenHab hydrant. Tunnel tarps.

Power system: Nominal.
Current generator hours: 1448.0

Propane:
Station Tank: 52%
Director Tank: 68%
Intern Tank: 70%
Generator Tank: 76%

Water:
Hab Static Tank: 360 gallons
GreenHab: 145 gallons
Outpost tank: 450 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: No
The water transfer pump in the Hab car showed reduced flow (approx 25% normal) on Apr 1. Inspection showed a functioning pump and damaged pump hose. A new hose has been ordered and the pump fitted with a set of interim hoses.
Continue to refer to last week’s operations report for the most recent information on the GreenHab hydrant.

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No (except for servicing)
Hours: 226.7
Beginning Charge: 100%
Ending Charge: 100%
Currently Charging: Yes
Monthly rover service for all rovers completed April 4. All rovers are in a nominal condition.

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. Recent issue with headset wire connection fixed by crew.
Suits: Nominal.
Comms: Nominal.
T-Echo EVA-link: Nominal.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Several tunnel tarps show wind damage from an April 2 storm. Tarps have been temporarily repaired by crew 333 and are functional but will ultimately need replacement.
The RAM personnel door was also damaged during the April 2 storm, showing a 0.5" overlap on the latch side post-storm. A disassembly and repair of the top hinge has restored the door to nominal function.
Hab outer shell shows ongoing wear.

Summary of Hab Operations: Nominal. See notes on recent additional projects in preceding reports.

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. Trailer holding tank emptied and water refilled on April 4.
Intern trailer: Nominal. Water refilled on April 4.

Operations Report – April 4th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 04-04-2026
Sol: 6

Non-nominal systems: No issues to report

Notes on non-nominal systems: /

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No

Opportunity rover used: EVA #9

Hours: 266.7
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: <10%
Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: EVA #9

Hours: 354.7
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 31%
Currently charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No

General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:

Water Use (see notes): 16.98 gallons
Main tank level (remaining gallons, see notes): 261 gallons
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): NO

Summary of internet: Connection used for research, listening to music, and sending reports.

Summary of suits and radios:

  • Marie, Commander: Suits and radio 1

  • Antoine, Executive officer: Suits and radio 2

  • Matias Ballivian, Astronomer: Suits and radio 4

  • Joanna, Journalist: Suits and radio 6

Summary of GreenHab operations:

Water use: 2.75 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON, 70 F°
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A

Summary of ScienceDome operations: None

Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): AC, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: The astronomer used wire cutters, cable and a soldering iron for his experiment.

Summary of any observatory issues: None

Summary of health and safety issues: None

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: /

Operations Report – April 5th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 05-04-2026
Sol: 7

Non-nominal systems: Pressurised tunnels
Notes on non-nominal systems: We repaired the pressurised tunnel using 6/7 zip ties.

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Not used
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: Not used
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Not used
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used: Not used
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No
General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use: 13.03 gallons
Main tank level: 247 gallons
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): NO

Summary of internet: Connection used for research, listening to music, sending reports.
Summary of suits and radios: None were used
Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 2.6 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON, 70 F°
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7/30 pm to 11/30 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): 21 g of arugula and 116 g of kale
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Today, we just had a photo shoot with the whole team.
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): AC, Automatic
Summary of RAM operations: We used 6/7 zip ties to repair the pressurized tunnels.
Summary of any observatory issues: None
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
We just put some trash bags in the RAMM.

Operations Report – April 6th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 06-04-2026
Sol: 8

Non-nominal systems: Cable management
Notes on non-nominal systems:
The crew astronomer used zip ties to organize the EVA coms and EVA link cables, to make them look neater (see pictures below).

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: EVA #11
Hours: 303
Beginning charge: 94%
Ending charge: 60%
Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: EVA #11
Hours: 267.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 58%
Currently charging: yes

Curiosity rover used: EVA #12
Hours: 355.4
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 65%
Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: EVA #12
Hours: 404
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 56%
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use: 15.59 gallons
Main tank level: 229 gallons
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): NO

Summary of internet: Connection used for conducting research as part of experiments, for language learning, and for listening to music.
Summary of suits and radios:
Marie, Commander : Suits and radio 1
Antoine, Executive officer : Suits and radio 2
Zahraa, HSO : Suits and radio 3
Matias Ballivian, Astronomer : Suits and radio 4
Matthias De Groote, Greenhab Officer : Suits and radio 5
Joanna, Journalist : Suits and radio 6

Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 2 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON, 70 F°
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A

Summary of ScienceDome operations: None
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): AC, Automatic

Summary of RAM operations:
About 20 small zip ties for organizing cables for EVA radio and link.
Matthias used and repositioned a tape measure to measure the height inside the Greenhab.
Summary of any observatory issues: None
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None

Operations Report – April 7th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 07-04-2026
Sol: 9

Non-nominal systems: Greenhab door
Notes on non-nominal systems: The hole under the Greenhab door was fixed with the piece that was lying next to it. The previous crew didn’t bother to put it back before we arrived (see picture below).

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: EVA #13
Hours: 304.1
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 29%
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Out of Service
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used: EVA #13
Hours: 356.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 25%
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: EVA #14
Hours: 404.3
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 49%
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: After the first EVA, the Spirit and Curiosity rovers did not recharge when they were plugged in. As a result, we were only able to use Perseverance for the second EVA. On our return to the station after the second EVA, we checked the charge status, and both rovers had 100% battery power.

Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use: 12.15 gallons
Main tank level: 215 gallons
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): NO

Summary of internet: The connection is used to conduct research for experiments, to translate, and to listen to music.

Summary of suits and radios:
Mari Jansen, Commander: Suits and radio 1
Antoine Dubois, Executive officer: Suits and radio 2
Zahraa Al-bayati, HSO: Suits 3 and radio 6
Matias Ballivian, Astronomer: Suits 4 and radio 1
Matthias De Groote, Greenhab Officer: Suits and radio 5
Joanna Galloway, Journalist: Suits and radio 6

Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 1.85 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON, 70 F°
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A
Summary of ScienceDome operations: We manually turned on the Science Dome’s nightlight today.
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): AC, automatic
Summary of RAM operations: Drill and 3 screws to repair the Green Hab door.
Summary of any observatory issues: None
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None

Operations Report – April 8th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 08-04-2026
Sol: 10

Non-nominal systems:
Opportunity rover
Pressurized tunnel
Notes on non-nominal systems:
Opportunity rover: Opportunity rover still out of service
Pressurized tunnel: The commander checked and repaired the necessary areas in the pressurized tunnel.

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: EVA #15 | EVA #16
Hours: 304.1 | 305.1
Beginning charge: 100% | 100%
Ending charge: 30% | 61%
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Out of service
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used: EVA #15
Hours: 356.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 30%
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: EVA #16
Hours: 405.1
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 52%
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: The Opportunity rover is still out of service due to a burnt fuse.

Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use: 14.03 gallons
Main tank level: 200 gallons
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): NO

Summary of internet: The connection is used to conduct research for experiments, to edit photos, to translate, and to listen to music.
Summary of suits and radios:
Marie Jansen, Commander: Suits and radio 1
Antoine Dubois, Executive officer: Suits and radio 2
Matias Ballivian, Astronomer: Suits 4 and radio 1
Matthias De Groote, Greenhab Officer: Suits and radio 5
Joanna Galloway, Journalist: Suits and radio 6

Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 2 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON, 70 F°
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): 130 g of kale leaves and 40 g of arugula.

Summary of ScienceDome operations: None
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): AC, Automatic
Summary of RAM operations: The commander used about ten self-locking fasteners to secure the pressurized tunnel.
Summary of any observatory issues: None
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

Operations Report – April 2026

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 09-04-2026
Sol: 11

Non-nominal systems: Opportunity rover
Notes on non-nominal systems: Opportunity rover: Opportunity rover still out of service
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: EVA #17 | EVA #18
Hours: 305.5 | 305.7
Beginning charge: 100% | 100%
Ending charge: 69% | 69%
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Out of service
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used: EVA #17
Hours: 357.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 70%
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: EVA #18
Hours: 405.4
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 63%
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: The Opportunity rover is still out of service due to a burnt fuse.

Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use: 17.84 gallons
Main tank level: 180 gallons
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): YES

Summary of internet: The connection is used to conduct research for experiments, and to listen to music.
Summary of suits and radios:
Marie Jansen, Commander: Suits and radio 1
Antoine Dubois, Executive officer: Suits and radio 2
Zahraa Al-bayati, HSO: Suits and radio 3
Matias Ballivian, Astronomer: Suits 4 and radio 1
Matthias De Groote, Greenhab Officer: Suits and radio 5
Joanna Galloway, Journalist: Suits and radio 6

Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 2 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON, 70 F°
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A

Summary of ScienceDome operations: None
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): AC, Automatic

Summary of RAM operations: The astronomer cleaned the RAM (using disinfectant wipes and sweeping the floor) in preparation for our departure. He also reorganized the inside of the only drawer he actually used (see photos below).

Summary of any observatory issues: None
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None

Operations Report – April 10th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 10-04-2026
Sol: 12

Non-nominal systems:
Opportunity rover
Cleaning of the various modules
Notes on non-nominal systems:
Opportunity rover: The Opportunity rover is still out of service due to a burnt fuse.
The various modules were cleaned today. We will finish cleaning the HAB (upper and lower sections) tomorrow morning.

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Not used
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Not used
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used: Not used
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: Not used
Hours: /
Beginning charge: /
Ending charge: /
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: The Opportunity rover is still out of service due to a burnt fuse.

Summary of Hab operations: We started by sorting and cleaning, and we’ll finish tomorrow.
Water Use: 17.98 gallons
Main tank level: 160 gallons
Main water tank pipe heater (ON or OFF): OFF
Main water tank heater (ON or OFF): OFF

Toilet tank emptied (NO or YES): No, I’ll do it tomorrow right before we leave.
Summary of internet: The connection is used to listen to music and to send reports.
Summary of suits and radios: None
Summary of GreenHab operations: Storage and Cleaning
Water use: 2 gallons
Heater (ON or OFF): ON, 70 F°
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): N/A
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Storage and Cleaning
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off or Automatic): AC, Automatic
Summary of RAM operations: None
Summary of any observatory issues: None
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: There are a few trash bags in the RAM, thank you.

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