2022-2023 Field Season (#22)

SOL: 12
Name of person filing report: Tomás Ignacio Burroni
Non-nominal systems: None
Notes on non-nominal systems: N/A
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: N/A
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: unknown, but the difference between the used water and the added water left us with 52 gallons more than yesterday
Water (static tank): 265 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off): on
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet: No comments
Summary of suits and radios: Suit number 9 was not blowing as much air as usual when tested before the EVA. That suit was not used in the EVA but rather left in the base to test it further. After 15 min with the fans turned on, the voltage measured 2.3 V, so the battery was replaced and the old one marked as faulty. The new battery was measured before and after charge with nominal results.
Summary of GreenHab operations: watered, harvested
WATER USE: 2.5 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: 20 g of radish
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Not used today
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations: Not used today
Summary of any observatory issues: None
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None

by Marina Buqueras Rovira

ES

SOL 11

Penúltimo día, última EVA para la mitad de la tripulación.

8 am La jornada empieza desayunando juntos, llenos de buenas vibraciones y exprimiendo al máximo los últimos momentos.

11 am Nuestro Commander David nos deleitó con un delicioso almuerzo de arroz con verduras y lentejas acompañándolo de pollo, fortaleciendo al equipo. Mientras tanto, en el ScienceDome, Andrea se dedicó a su proyecto, recaudando información para sus resultados. En el Greenhab, Andrés cuida con esmero de las plantas, y los tomates, rábanos, pepinos, rúcula, col rizados, etc. … se ven espléndidos y nos recuerdan la importancia de la vida sostenible y el cuidado de nuestro entorno. En el observatorio solar, Luis se sumergió en la exploración de nuestra estrella.

13 pm La última aventura en EVA “actividad extravehicular”, para Tomás, Luis y Marina se realizó adentrándonos por Hab Ridge, y consiguiendo unas vistas inolvidables, llenando nuestros corazones de asombro y gratitud. A pesar de los desafíos, la llegada fue satisfactoria para todos, esta misión nos va a dejar una huella imborrable en cada uno de nosotros.

Para la melancolía, la música nos acompaña y anima durante la tarde, recordándonos los momentos compartidos y la importancia de nuestra misión.

A medida que nos preparamos para el último día, sentimiento de estimación por esta experiencia única en la vida y por el privilegio de explorar juntos los límites de las tierras marciana.

EN

SOL 11

Penultimate day, final EVA for half of the crew.

8 am The day begins with a shared breakfast, filled with good vibes, and making the most of our last moments together.

11 am Our Commander David treated us to a delicious lunch of rice with vegetables and lentils, accompanied by chicken, strengthening the team. Meanwhile, in the ScienceDome, Andrea dedicated herself to her project, gathering information for her results. In the Greenhab, Andrés carefully tends to the plants, and the tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, arugula, kale, etc. … look splendid and remind us of the importance of sustainable life and caring for our environment. In the solar observatory, Luis immersed himself in the exploration of our Sun.

1 pm The final Extravehicular Activity (EVA) adventure for Tomás, Luis, and Marina took us through Hab Ridge, providing us with unforgettable views that filled our hearts with wonder and gratitude. Despite the challenges, the arrival was satisfying for everyone; this mission will leave an indelible mark on each of us.

To combat the melancholy, music accompanies and uplifts us during the afternoon, reminding us of the shared moments and the importance of our mission.

As we prepare for the last day, a feeling of appreciation for this unique life experience and the privilege of exploring together the limits of the Martian lands.

SOL: 11
Name of person filing report: Tomás Ignacio Burroni
Non-nominal systems: None
Notes on non-nominal systems: N/A
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: N/A
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 30 gallons
Water (static tank): 213 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off): on
Toilet tank emptied: yes
Summary of internet: No comments
Summary of suits and radios: No comments
Summary of GreenHab operations: watered
WATER USE: 2.5 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: None
Summary of ScienceDome operations: used the blender, 3 large and 1 small paper filters, the microwave, the oven, 2 large erlenmeyer flasks, 1 large and 4 small beaker glasses, the scale, and the mortar and pestle. All this was used to recover starch from rice and potatoes and then mix it with new soil samples to create a concrete-like material.
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations: Used tape and zip ties to move the sensor kit within the generator to another position.
Summary of any observatory issues: Even though the weather was favorable, no captures could be executed due to “Mount error” showing up followed by “Capture error”.
Summary of health and safety issues: None
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None