Category: Sol Summary

Crew 195 Daily Summary Report 20.05.2018

MDRS Daily Summary Report for sol 0

Summary Title

Crew arrived

Mission Status:

Good

Sol Activity Summary:

First full day at

Look Ahead Plan: Tomorrow will be first Sim at Tim’s Peak. Spirits are good. Crew briefed on safety protocols. Good morale.

Anomalies in work:

ATV 300- continued issues with battery. Unable to hold charge.

Weather:Sunny early then clouding over this afternoon.

Crew Physical Status:Doing well.

EVA: Tomorrow

Reports to be file:

Operations Report

Journalist Report

Support Requested:

None

Crew 194 Daily Summary Report 18.05.2018

MDRS Daily Summary Report for sol 5

Summary Title

Final Day in Sim

Mission Status:

Good

Sol Activity Summary:

Today was our final day in simulation. We started the morning with talks on behavioral health and performance, discussing the theoretical implications and practical measures that support crewmembers. We then performed our final EVA. Afterward, we learned about space associated neuroocular syndrome (SANS) and nutrition in spaceflight.

Look Ahead Plan: Tomorrow will be departure for our first crew and arrival for our second.

Anomalies in work:

None. We were able to restart the stranded ATV after charging the battery.

Weather:Sunny early then clouding over this afternoon.

Crew Physical Status:Doing well.

EVA: We had a successful simulation of medical contingencies during EVA.

Reports to be filed:

Operations Report

Journalist Report

Support Requested:

None

MDRS Daily Summary Report for sol 4

Summary Title

Enjoying the Third QUarter

Mission Status:

Good

Sol Activity Summary:

Today was our “third quarter” day in sim. We enjoyed lectures on ultrasound in spaceflight, microgravity physiology, and genitourinary changes in spaceflight. We also had an exciting EVA simulating some of these changes.

Look Ahead Plan: Tomorrow will be our final day in simulation.

Anomalies in work:

We did have an ATV battery die away from the Hab. We have brought the battery back and are charging it, and will attempt to replace it tomorrow.

Weather:Sunny, A little less warm than yesterday

Crew Physical Status:Doing well.

EVA: We had a successful simulation of medical contingencies during EVA.

Reports to be file:

Operations Report

Journalist Report

EVA Report

Support Requested:

None

Crew 194 Daily Summary Report 16.05.2018

MDRS Daily Summary Report for sol 3

Summary Title

A Successful Rocket Launch!

Mission Status:

Good

Sol Activity Summary:

The majority of our day was spent preparing for successful launch of a high powered rocket. We obtained final clearance from the FAA earlier this week, and called in our NOTAM to clear the airspace. Last night and this morning, we performed final preparations on the rocket and then assembled the launch tower during EVA. We had a successful launch, which was incredible to see! We are planning to recover the rocket this evening after it cools down, and will see what the pictures look like.

Look Ahead Plan: We will continue our learning with discussion of ultrasound in spaceflight as well as genitourinary issues.

Anomalies in work:

None

Weather:Sunny, Very Warm

Crew Physical Status:Very happy after the launch this morning!

EVA: A successful launch!

Reports to be file:

Operations Report

Journalist Report

EVA Report

Support Requested:

None

Crew 194 Daily Summary Report 15.05.2018

MDRS Daily Summary Report for sol 2

Summary Title
Busy day with EVA and Celestial Navigation

Mission Status:
Good

Sol Activity Summary:
Today was Sol 2 and represented our first day waking up in simulation. The weather is quite warm and sunny. We learned about the effects of radiation illness in the morning and performed an EVA involving search and rescue. After the EVA, we studied celestial navigation and using star plots to find locations on a planet. We also welcomed the arrival of crewmember Rick Cole.

Look Ahead Plan: We will continue our learning with discussion of SANS, winter, and water survival training.

Anomalies in work:
EVA aborted due to illness in crewmember.

Weather:Sunny, Very Warm

Crew Physical Status:The affected crewmember has recovered and is feeling well.

EVA: Per above

Reports to be file:
Operations Report
Journalist Report
EVA Report

Support Requested:
Continued anomalies with power system as already documented.

Crew 194 Daily Summary Report 14.05.2018

MDRS Daily Summary Report for sol 1

Summary Title

First EVA

Mission Status:

Good

Sol Activity Summary:

Today was our first day in simulation. We learned about atmospheric composition and toxicology on spacecraft and habitats. We also discussed space suit design and had our first EVA.

Look Ahead Plan: We will continue our learning with discussion of radiation and celestial navigation.

Anomalies in work:

The Hab power system continue to be unreliable. We are on solar currently, but the system cuts out without warning. In addition, it does not appear to be sufficient to both power the Hab and recharge the batteries. The generator is able to power the Hab, but not to charge the batteries.

Weather:Sunny, Warm

Crew Physical Status:The crew is doing well. No concerns.

EVA: We had our first EVA today, which was exciting for the entire crew.

Reports to be file:

Operations Report

Support Requested:

Power System as above

Crew 194 Daily Summary Report 13.05.2018

MDRS Daily Summary Report for sol 0

Summary Title

Crew Arrival

Mission Status:

Good

Sol Activity Summary:

Today the full crew arrived at the Hab. We familiarized ourselves with the state of the Hab and investigated the status of all Hab systems.

Look Ahead Plan: Tomorrow we will enter Sim.

Anomalies in work:

The Hab power system does not appear to be working properly. We arrived yesterday with 80% SOC and are now at 32% despite a bright, sunny day. We started the diesel generator. Further details in engineering report, but please advise on how to proceed.

Weather:Sunny, Warm

Crew Physical Status:The crew is healthy and excited.

EVA: N/A

Reports to be file:

Mission Plan

Crew Bios

Operations Report

We will file other daily reports once we enter Sim.

Support Requested:

Help with power system per above

Crew 193 Day 13 Summary Report – 5May18

Day 13

Summary Title: It’s Been A Long Day Without You My Friend, And I’ll Tell You All About It When I See You Again (Alternate Title: Sol Long! Farewell!)

Author: Dr. Shawna Pandya, Crew Health and Safety Officer

Mission Status: Om-nom-nom-nominal

Sol Activity Summary: The day was full and busy as the Commander and XO, no longer bound by duty to travel in separate vehicles, headed toward Earth destination Grand Junction to acquire return vehicles for re-entry to civilization. Meanwhile, the intrepid crew engineer tirelessly plowed on throughout the day on a resupply mission to restock the Hab’s water’s supply. Back at the Hab, the Crew Geologist/Astronomer and Health and Safety officer (wo)manned the fort to buckle down on cleaning duties. The team reunited in the afternoon for a final scrub down of the Hab and surrounding campus, and undertook a final EVA of sorts using an ‘Earth-rover’ (also known as a car) to celebrate with a team dinner. The day can best be summarized as saying, ‘Sol’s well that end’s well…’

Look Ahead Plan:
Back to civilization in the AM!

Anomalies in work: Some unwanted visitors appeared on site, the local authorities were notified.

Weather: Partly cloudy in AM, clear and sunny in the PM.

Crew Physical Status: Nominal, if not a little crunchy on the ol’ bones here in 1g.

EVA:
A crew EVA was taken up to Marble Ritual on Rovers, for one last team bonding experience. Much merriment ensued.

Reports filed:
Sol Summary

Reports to be filed:

Operations Report

Support Requested: A gentle but loving send-off into the welcoming embrace of Earth’s dawn.

Sol 11

Summary Title: Sol Close to the End

Author: Doug Campbell, Executive Officer and Science Officer

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary: The entire day was spent touring around a class of 30 middle schoolers from Colorado. They viewed the Hab, the Green Hab, the Science Dome, and the Musk Observatory. They children had several good questions that our crew was able to discuss with them. They were excited about the possibilities of travelling to mars and becoming astronauts in the future! The crew enjoyed the time with the class but also long for the exploration of EVAs as they were cancelled yesterday due to rain. We intend on completing our final crew EVAs of this mission tomorrow.

Look Ahead Plan:

Tomorrow is our final day in simulation on Mars. We are looking forward to two EVAs, getting the hab ready for handover on Saturday and finishing our final reports.

Anomalies in work: None to report today, but the mud has now returned.

Weather: Partly cloudy in AM, cloudy in the PM with rain.

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA:

No EVAs were completed today due to the touring class from Colorado.

Crew 193 Sol Summary Report – 1MAY2018

Sol 9

Summary Title: Can’t go out cause Sol this mud.

Author: David Attig, Crew Engineer

Mission Status: Nominally muddy

Sol Activity Summary: The day started off while preparing to go out on EVA 18. Unfortunately, this was called off due to the mud outside from the rain (on Mars?) overnight. The afternoon EVA was also cancelled. The crew spent most of the day working on personal projects and relaxing. We practiced ASL some more, and enjoyed a Martian feast.

Look Ahead Plan: Tomorrow we have a group of children coming to visit us on Mars. We look forward to enlightening them on the happenings up here, and what we need to survive.

Anomalies in work:

1. Muddy mud, muddying up the muck.

Weather: Overcast and muddy in the AM, with off-and-on rain. The sun came out in the afternoon, until we were under threat of a thunderstorm (which appears to be passing us).

Crew Physical Status: Feelin Fine.

EVA: Morning EVA was cancelled today, due to inclement weather (too muddy). Afternoon EVA cancelled for same reason.

Reports filed:

GreenHab Report

Astronomy Report

EVA Request

Science Report

Sol Summary

Operations Report

EVA Report

HSO Report

Reports to be filed:

Journalist Report

Photo Report & Photo of the Day

Support Requested:

1. A Starbucks franchise on Mars.