Operations Report – February 2nd

Crew 221 Operations Report 2-2-2020

SOL: 0

Name of person filing report: Luis D. Monge

Non-nominal systems: Primary Generator, Hab lower deck 1 fluorescent light ballast (MDRS team in process of upgrade).

Notes on non-nominal systems:

Generator:

From what time last night: 21:00To what time this morning: 07:00
List any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: 0

Solar— SOC % (Before generator is run at night) 79%

Diesel Reading – 25%

Station Propane Reading – 70%

Ethanol Free Gasoline – gallons

Water (loft tank): 50 gallons
Water Meter: units-
Water (static tank) – (MDRS team full refilling in progress)

Static to Loft Pump used – yes 70 gal

Water in GreenHab –88.44 (MDRS team full refilling in progress)

Water in ScienceDome: 0 gallons

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Deimos rover used: no
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:

Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: yes

Spirit rover used: yes
Hours: (before EVA) 128.7
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) 85%
Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: no
Hours: n/a
Beginning charge: n/a
Ending charge: n/a
Currently charging: yes

Curiosity rover used:
Hours: 134,8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 80%
Currently charging: yes

Notes on rovers:

ATV’s Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3)

Reason for use:

Oil Added?

ATV Fuel Used: Gals

# Hours the ATVs were Used today:

Notes on ATVs:

HabCar used and why, where?

CrewCar used and why, where?

General Notes and Comments: full Cleaning and maintenance performed

Summary of the internet: Nominal.

Summary of Suit and Radios: Suits Nominal

Summary of Hab: Main fluorescent lights in Hab lower deck are being upgraded by the MDRS team. New cameras installed and connected to existing station TV.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Nominal.

Summary of Ram operations: Nominal.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of Health and Safety issues: MDRS crew all healthy

This is the first ops report for Crew 221. Looking forward to a great time here!

Operations Report – February 1st

Hab Car
All systems checked and major inner cleaning by MDRS Management Team.
Transmission fluid: OK
Coolant: 2/3 – OK
Breaker fluid: Full – OK
Oil: Minimum
Power steering fluid: Full – OK
Washer fluid: replacement part to order.

CrewCar:
All systems checked and major inner cleaning by MDRS Management Team.
Transmission fluid: OK
Coolant: 3/4 – OK
Breaker fluid: Full – OK
Oil: OK
Power steering fluid: Full – OK
Washer fluid: Full – OK (Refilled)

ATVs:

Honda:
Oil: OK
Battery: non-operational. Management Team tried to jump it, but the ATV won’t keep running.

350-1:
Oil: OK
Fully operational during maintenance running.

350-2:
Oil: OK
Battery: non-operational.

350-3:
Oil: OK
Fully operational during maintenance running.

Camera’s system
All 4 cameras have been installed in the hab:
Inner cameras:

  • Science Dome
  • Green Hab

Outside cameras:

  • From outside the RAM observing the main porch and the station
  • From outside the Science Dome observing the observatory

All cameras are working perfectly, except the one from outside the RAM, the problem seems to be the ethernet cable. We have a spare cable and tomorrow we will finish the full system.

Tomorrow the website will be configured, and pictures will be upload to it, so anyone can go and see them. Tomorrow we’ll have more news about this.

Water heater
Up and running. The propane line was secured and the system is already fully operational.

NEW Kitchen Oven
After a long long time, it has arrived. It was picked up yesterday at Salt Lake City and it was finally installed today.

RAM
The breakers and outside plugs have been finally installed, just in time for the soon arrival of the two Rovers.

Lower deck lights
In media res. The full installation will be finished by tomorrow. If the lighting is adequate and enough, the upper deck lights might be changed with this new model too.

Lower deck wall heater
Moved to the right location, connected and fully operational. A replacement propane hose was bought for the water heater system, but it wasn’t finally needed, and it was necessary for the lower deck wall heater, due to the long distance from the propane line in the new correct location

Upper deck loft water tank connection
A male-male connection for the loft tank was bought to be added to the loop, but the leak was caused by the degraded pipe. The leak’s not critical, but a new pipe will be required in the near future.

Supplies added to the Hab:

  • 2 packs of mop heads
  • An M-M metal for loft tank connection
  • The pressurized air pump has a complete hose system already installed and working.
  • The oil pump has a new hose.
  • A handle (and a spare) that was missing from a drawer from the IKEA new furniture.
  • Additional wooden pieces for the “island” in the Science Dome.

Operations Report – February 1st

Crew 220 Operations Report 01FEB2020

Sol: 13

Name of person filing report: Matt Wise

Non-nominal systems: Primary Generator, Hab lower deck 1 fluorescent light ballast (MDRS team in process of upgrade). Hot water heater has been repaired

Generator: Primary is inoperable. Rental was run-the following information is for the rental. MDRS team worked on primary generator yesterday making several startup attempts

Hours run: 12.5
From what time last night: 19:00

To what time this morning: 0730 (still off, SOC 91%, nice sunny day)

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: N/A

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): 80%

Diesel Reading – 1/4

Station Propane Reading- 72%

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – 50

Water Meter (units)- 0148719,2

Water (static tank) (gal) – 6 (MDRS team refilling in progress)

Static to loft Pump used – Yes 75 gal

Water in GreenHab (gal): 92.14

Water in Science Dome (gal): 0

Toilet Tank Emptied – No

Deimos rover used: Still in the workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: No

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – No

Starting Hours: 128.7

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.7

Ending Charge: 100%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging:

Curiosity Rover used: No

Starting Hours: 134.7

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.7

Ending Charge: 100%

Notes on rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance. Should be operational within a few sols

ATVs Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? Checked and added as necessary

# hours the ATV’s were used today: 0

Notes on ATVs: Maintenance performed on all. Honda Non-operational, 350-1 operational, 350-2 Non-operational, 350-3 Fully operational

Habcar used and why, where? yes; water. Major cleaning/maintenance by MDRS team
Trans fluid: ok
Coolant: 2/3 OK
Break Fluid: Full OK
Oil: OK
Power Steering Fluid: Full OK
Washer Fluid: Replacement part to be ordered

CrewCar used and why, where? Yes. Supplies brought to MDRS station. Incoming crew transported to station
Trans Fluid: OK
Coolant: 3/4 OK
Break Fluid: Full OK
Oil: OK
Power Steering Fluid: Full OK
Washer Fluid: Min. OK

General Notes and Comments: Cleaning and maintenance performed

Summary of the internet: Nominal. New TP Link wifi router donated and configured by Crew 220 Engineer. Username and password are both ‘admin’ for config interface. Original Netgear router is inside the tv cabinet in the grey carton.

Summary of Suit and Radios: 5 radios malfunctioning
Suits Nominal

Summary of Hab: Main fluorescent lights in Hab lower deck are being upgraded by MDRS team. New stove installed. New cameras installed and connected to existing station TV. Water heater repaired and functioning.
New Vizio 52″ flat panel TV donated to MDRS by crew 220 Engineer (wall mount included if you need it).

Summary of Science Dome operations: Nominal.

Summary of Ram operations: Nominal. MDRS team began work to upgrade exterior outlets

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of Health and Safety issues: MDRS crew all healthy

This is the last ops report for Crew 220. Thanks for everything!

Operations Report – February 1st

Crew 220 (MAU) Operations Report 1Feb2020

SOL 13

Name of person filing report: Shawna Pandya, Commander

Non-nominal systems: N/A

Generator: Operating nominally.

Hours run: Not run overnight

From what time last night: N/A

To what time this morning: N/A

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: 0 hours

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): N/A

Diesel Reading – N/A

Station Propane Reading- 100% + Backup (1.6 cylinders)

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – N/A

Water Meter (units)- N/A

Water (static tank) (gal) – N/A

Static to loft Pump used – N/A

Water in GreenHab (gal): N/A

Water in Science Dome (gal): N/A

Toilet Tank Emptied – no

Deimos rover used: N/A

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: Assigned to Director

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – No

Starting Hours: 128.7

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.7

Ending Charge: 100%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity Rover used: No

Starting Hours:134.7

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.7

Ending Charge: 100%

Notes on Rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance, to be returned soon.

ATV’s Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? No

# hours the ATV’s were used today:

Notes on ATVs:

Habcar used and why, where? Used to go to town for water.

CrewCar used and why, where? Used for Crew 221 transport and support.

General Notes and Comments: None.

Summary of the internet: N/A

Summary of Suit and Radios: Nominal

Summary of Hab: MAU Station breakdown, storage and clean-up complete.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Temperatures are hovering around 6°C during the day.

Summary of RAM operations: Nominal

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues: Nominal

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: None

Operations Report – January 31st

Crew 220 Operations Report 31JAN2020

Sol: 12

Name of person filing report: Matt Wise

Non-nominal systems: Primary Generator, Water Heater, Hab lower deck 1 fluorescent light ballast.

Generator: Primary is inoperable. Rental was run-the following information is for the rental.

Hours run: 11.5
From what time last night: 20:00

To what time this morning: 07:30

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: N/A

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): 79%

Diesel Reading – Just over 1/4 mark

Station Propane Reading- 76%

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – 35

Water Meter (units)- 0148627,9

Water (static tank) (gal) – 43

Static to loft Pump used – Yes 38 gal

Water in GreenHab (gal): 100.04

Water in Science Dome (gal): 0

Toilet Tank Emptied – Yes

Deimos rover used: Still in the workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: No

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – Yes

Starting Hours: 128.6

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.7

Ending Charge: 91%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging:

Curiosity Rover used: Yes

Starting Hours: 134.6

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.7

Ending Charge: 91%

Notes on rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance. Should be operational within a few sols

ATVs Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? Checked and added as necessary

# hours the ATV’s were used today: 0

Notes on ATVs:

Habcar used and why, where? Yes. For water resupply

CrewCar used and why, where? Yes. In SLC picking up supplies

General Notes and Comments: A small white bowl was accidentally broken while washing the evening dishes.

Summary of the internet: Nominal

Summary of Suit and Radios: 3 radios malfunctioning
Suits Nominal

Summary of Hab: Main fluorescent lights in Hab lower deck malfunctioning. The problem seems to stem from irregular electrical current flow from temp generator. Center light bar has been fixed and seems to function properly at all times, light bar near back airlock has been repaired and seems to be functioning properly, while light bar near stairs has no bulbs.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Nominal

Summary of Ram operations: Crew member using RAM for assembly of 3D printer

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of Health and Safety issues: MDRS crew all healthy

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: Please remove trash from rear airlock. Final trash pickup Feb 2. Resupply of toilet paper.

Operations Report – January 31st

Crew 220 (MAU) Operations Report 31JAN2020

SOL 12

Name of person filing report: Johannes Svensoy, MD

Non-nominal systems: N/A

Generator: Operating nominally.

Hours run: Not run overnight

From what time last night: N/A

To what time this morning: N/A

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: 2 hours

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): N/A

Diesel Reading – N/A

Station Propane Reading- 100% + Backup (1.6 cylinders)

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – N/A

Water Meter (units)- N/A

Water (static tank) (gal) – N/A

Static to loft Pump used – N/A

Water in GreenHab (gal): N/A

Water in Science Dome (gal): N/A

Toilet Tank Emptied – no

Deimos rover used: N/A

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: Assigned to Director

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – Used for medical training EVA

Starting Hours: 128.6

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.7

Ending Charge:91%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity Rover used: Used for medical training EVA

Starting Hours:134.6

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.7

Ending Charge: 94%

Notes on Rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance.

ATV’s Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? No

# hours the ATV’s were used today:

Notes on ATVs:

Habcar used and why, where? Used to go to town for water.

CrewCar used and why, where? Is in Salt Lake City picking up stuff.

General Notes and Comments:

Summary of the internet: N/A

Summary of Suit and Radios: Nominal

Summary of Hab: Nominal. Have cleaned and started to prepare for return to Earth.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Temperatures are hovering around 4°C during the day.

Summary of RAM operations: Nominal

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues: Nominal

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: None

Operations Report – January 30th

Crew 220 (MAU) Operations Report 30JAN2020

SOL 11

Name of person filing report: Lee Roberts, Crew Engineer

Non-nominal systems: N/A

Generator: Operating nominally.

Hours run: Not run overnight

From what time last night: N/A

To what time this morning: N/A

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: 2 hours

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): N/A

Diesel Reading – N/A

Station Propane Reading- 100% + Backup (1.6 cylinders)

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – N/A

Water Meter (units)- N/A

Water (static tank) (gal) – N/A

Static to loft Pump used – N/A

Water in GreenHab (gal): N/A

Water in Science Dome (gal): N/A

Toilet Tank Emptied – no

Deimos rover used: N/A

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: Assigned to Director

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – Not used

Starting Hours: 128.6

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.6

Ending Charge: 100%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity Rover used: Not used

Starting Hours: 134.6

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.6

Ending Charge: 100%

Notes on Rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance, but likely to return in several Sols.

ATV’s Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? No

# hours the ATV’s were used today:

Notes on ATVs:

Habcar used and why, where? Used to town to get water.

CrewCar used and why, where? Not used.

General Notes and Comments:

Summary of the internet: N/A

Summary of Suit and Radios: Nominal

Summary of Hab: As outside air temperatures rose later in the morning, the vent flaps were opened to increase air flow through the station.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Temperatures are hovering around 5°C during the day.

Summary of RAM operations: Nominal

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues: Nominal

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: None

Operations Report – January 29th

Matt Wise
XO/Engineer
MDRS Crew 220

Operations Report

Crew 220 Operations Report 29JAN2020

Sol: 10

Name of person filing report: Matt Wise

Non-nominal systems: Primary Generator, Water Heater, Hab lower deck 1 fluorescent light ballast.

Generator: Primary is inoperable. Rental was run-the following information is for the rental.

Hours run: 13hrs
From what time last night: 1800

To what time this morning: 07:00

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: N/A

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): 81%

Diesel Reading – 1/3

Station Propane Reading- 80%

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – 50

Water Meter (units)- 0148498,4

Water (static tank) (gal) – 123

Static to loft Pump used – Yes 38 gal

Water in GreenHab (gal): 127.94

Water in Science Dome (gal): 0

Toilet Tank Emptied – No

Deimos rover used: Still in the workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: No

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – Yes

Starting Hours: 128.3

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.6

Ending Charge: 63%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging:

Curiosity Rover used: Yes

Starting Hours: 134.3

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.6

Ending Charge: 62%

Notes on rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance. There were no EVAs today, so the rovers were not used.

ATVs Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? No

# hours the ATV’s were used today: 0

Notes on ATVs: None.

Habcar used and why, where? yes, water and mail

CrewCar used and why, where? No

General Notes and Comments: None.

Summary of the internet: Nominal

Summary of Suit and Radios: 3 radios malfunctioning
Suits Nominal

Summary of Hab: Main fluorescent lights in Hab lower deck malfunctioning. The problem seems to stem from irregular current flow from temp generator. Center light bar has been fixed and seems to function properly at all times, light bar near back airlock has been repaired and seems to be functioning properly, while light bar near stairs has no bulbs.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Nominal

Summary of Ram operations: Nominal

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of Health and Safety issues: MDRS crew all healthy

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: n/a

Operations Report – January 29th

Crew 220 (MAU) Operations Report 29JAN2020

SOL 10

Name of person filing report: Lee Roberts, Crew Engineer

Non-nominal systems: N/A

Generator: Operating nominally.

Hours run: Not run overnight

From what time last night: N/A

To what time this morning: N/A

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: 2 hours

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): N/A

Diesel Reading – N/A

Station Propane Reading- 100% + Backup (1.8 cylinders)

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – N/A

Water Meter (units)- N/A

Water (static tank) (gal) – N/A

Static to loft Pump used – N/A

Water in GreenHab (gal): N/A

Water in Science Dome (gal): N/A

Toilet Tank Emptied – no

Deimos rover used: N/A

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: Assigned to Director

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – Used for exploration EVA

Starting Hours: 128.3

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.6

Ending Charge: 63%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity Rover used: Used for exploration EVA

Starting Hours: 134.3

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.6

Ending Charge: 62%

Notes on Rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance.

ATV’s Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? No

# hours the ATV’s were used today:

Notes on ATVs:

Habcar used and why, where? Used to town to get water.

CrewCar used and why, where? Not used.

General Notes and Comments:

Summary of the internet: N/A

Summary of Suit and Radios: Nominal

Summary of Hab: The crew spent several hours this morning cleaning the Station and trying to mitigate mud intrusion on the floors. Tarps were placed on the floor in two of the rooms to reinforce the floor surfaces.

During external inspection of the Station it was found that several supporting poles for the Station walls were dislodged during the recent windstorm, compromising the structural integrity. These poles were reaffixed, and the walls appear to be structurally sound.

In addition to replenishing the propane supply, we also installed a charger to maintain our backup battery at a steady charge, and we are instituting a power management plan to reduce propane consumption on the generator.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Temperatures are hovering around 5°C during the day.

Summary of RAM operations: Nominal

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues: Nominal

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: None

Operations Report – January 28th

Matt Wise
XO/Engineer
MDRS Crew 220

Operations Report

Crew 220 Operations Report 28JAN2020

Sol: 9

Name of person filing report: Matt Wise

Non-nominal systems: Primary Generator, Water Heater, Hab lower deck fluorescent lights

Generator: Primary is inoperable. Rental was run-the following information is for the rental.

Hours run: 12hrs
From what time last night: 21:00

To what time this morning: 08:00

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: N/A

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): 81%

Diesel Reading – 1/3

Station Propane Reading- 81

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – 6

Water Meter (units)- 0148436,0

Water (static tank) (gal) – 161

Static to loft Pump used – Yes 40gal

Water in GreenHab (gal): 136.64

Water in Science Dome (gal): 0

Toilet Tank Emptied – No

Deimos rover used: Still in the workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: No

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – Yes

Starting Hours: 128

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.3

Ending Charge: 62%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging:

Curiosity Rover used: Yes

Starting Hours: 134

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.3

Ending Charge: 63%

Notes on rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance. There were no EVAs today, so the rovers were not used.

ATVs Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? No

# hours the ATV’s were used today: 0

Notes on ATVs: None.

Habcar used and why, where? No

CrewCar used and why, where? No

General Notes and Comments: None.

Summary of the internet: Nominal

Summary of Suit and Radios: 3 radios malfunctioning
Suits Nominal

Summary of Hab: Main fluorescent lights in Hab lower deck malfunctioning. Center light bar now dim and flickering all times, light bar near back airlock not functioning, and light bar near stairs has no bulbs. Engineer attempted to remove/replace bulbs with no effect. We’re not aware of any replacement bulbs in Hab or RAM and will be requesting bulbs in the next resupply from Outpost.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Nominal

Summary of Ram operations: Nominal

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of Health and Safety issues: MDRS crew all healthy

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: We’d like to request 4x fluorescent bulbs in the next resupply. Thanks!

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