2022-2023 Field Season (#22)

Report title: Journalist Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Joanna Galloway
Date: 04-04-2026
Sol: 6

Journalist Report Title (if applicable): Sol 6

Marie, Joanna and Antoine went out at 9.30am to scout the terrain at Somerville Overview. Once they laid eyes on the rolling landscape, they couldn’t contain their excitement. The terrain never felt so Martian, they could see the desert go on for miles and miles. It was impressive. After a short journey back to the station, they were greeted by rice and chicken salad, not an unknown dish to this crew during this journey. Zahraa and Matthias had been working on their experiments while Matias made lunch. The devastating news finally came out, it seemed like our greenhab had been devastated by some sort of martian rodent.

After lunch, it was time for Joanna and Matias to teach Antoine some boxing defensive moves before the boys had to head back out into EVA. They completed the first EVA by foot since our arrival by going to North Ridge and kept going to Kissing Camel Ridge West. It was a beautiful sight, like most of the views around here. They got to see the station from an above view which showed just how small we are compared to the vast martian views. They decided to get some cardio in and run the way back to the station. A feat considering the heavy equipment on them. They came back feeling pretty proud of themselves. Their EVA finished earlier than expected which allowed them to take a breath before preparing dinner.

Joanna and Marie alternated between cycling and pilates while Zahraa rested. Matthias was still working on his experiment in the greenhab and trying to recuperate what he could from the ravaged legumes. Since tomorrow is our day off, we are planning a movie night with burgers and fries which we are all very excited about!

Report title: Journalist Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Joanna Galloway
Date: 03-04-2026
Sol: 5

Journalist Report Title: Sol 5

The weather finally calmed down today therefore everyone was able to go out in EVA. Joanna, Antoine and Matias were up first, after a hefty bowl of oatmeal they made their way to sea of shells to continue Antoine’s experience. Being worried about the batteries of the rovers, they didn’t go all the way to Sea of Shells but they still got to appreciate some beautiful views along the way. Marie, Matthias and Zahraa used their morning to work on some homework and to set up their experiments.

Lunch was minestrone soup ‘à la martienne’ but before we could attack it, we had to do an emergency EVA to repair the pressurised tunnels that led to the RAM. The wind must’ve made it collapse. Matias and Antoine were there for the rescue, repairing the issues, this took quite some time as the job was much bigger than we initially thought. They first thought they could seal the hole but quickly found out that the tarp will have to be completely replaced. Lunch was eating quickly to get the second team ready for their afternoon EVA.

Marie, Matthias and Zahraa completed Antoine’s experience before heading to Sea of Shells. Quite a surreal site to see on Mars. They climbed multiple hills to take in the beautiful scenery from the highest point. The rest of the team back at the station, cleaned the Hab and passed the time by playing games. They also enjoyed an interview of the Artemis Crew who are currently in space.

When the Crew was reunited, we made the most of the time by writing the reports and planning the next few days. For dinner we are having chicken curry prepared by Zahraa and Matthias. Tonight will be an evening playing mime games and an early night to prepare for tomorrow’s big day.