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Operations Report – January 7th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Iris Stevenson
Date: 07-01-2026
Sol: 10
Non-nominal systems: Carrier HVAC
Notes on non-nominal systems: Issues with main heater in the morning, resolved when breaker was flipped.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: YES
Hours: 290.2
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 62%
Currently charging: NO
Opportunity rover used: YES
Hours: 242.1
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 63%
Currently charging: NO
Curiosity rover used: NO
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: NO
Perseverance rover used: NO
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: NO
General notes on rovers:

Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use: 29.71 gal
Main tank level: 92.3 gal
Main water tank pipe heater: ON
Main water tank heater: ON
Toilet tank emptied: NO
Summary of internet: Nominal
Summary of suits and radios: Nominal
Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 1 gallon
Heater: ON
Supplemental light: 2 hours; 1800-2000
Harvest: None
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Crew Scientist made bricks with the oven and his own tools
Dual split: ON
Summary of RAM operations: None
Summary of any observatory issues:
Summary of health and safety issues:
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

  • Request for trash to be removed from RAM airlock—bathroom trash is in North corner of East wall, and burnable trash is in South corner of East wall
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GreenHab Report – January 6th

Report title: GreenHab Report
Crew #: 326
Position: GreenHab Officer
Report prepared by: Vindhya Ganti
Date: 1-6-2025
Sol: 9
Environmental control (fan & heater):
GH Fan Max: 80 degrees F
GH Fan Min 75 degrees F
Heating: 73 degrees F
Average temperatures (last 24h): 90.8 degrees F
Maximum temperature (last 24h): 111.3 degrees F
Minimum temperature (last 24h): 70.3 degrees F
Hours of supplemental light: ON: 18:00 OFF: 20:00
Daily water usage for crops: 1 gallon
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: No
Water in the Tank (160 gal useful capacity): 148 gallons remaining
Time(s) of watering for crops: 11:30
Changes to crops:
Narrative: Sprayed liqui-grow onto vegetables, watered microgreens and plants. 90% germination in the paper towel group. Vermicular has now about the same germination, with the average height of the seeds being much taller than paper towel, the tallest being 4 centimeters. I think this is because the vermicular allows the seeds to stand upright, and the big disparity in results occurred after the switch from blackout to clear lids, which positively impacted the vermicular group a lot.
Harvest: No harvest.
Support/supplies needed: Microgreen SOP doesn’t cover protocol for transferring seeds from tray to soil. Can I take liberties to plant the vermicular group, or for experimental purposes should I leave them in the tray?

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Operations Report – January 6th

Report title: Operations Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Iris Stevenson
Date: 06-01-2026
Sol: 9
Non-nominal systems:

  • Electricity

Notes on non-nominal systems:

  • Brownouts at 0938, 1055, 1141, 1156, 1226, 1240, 1256, 1311, 1326, 1411, 1509, 1516

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: NO
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: NO
Opportunity rover used: YES
Hours: 241.2
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 53%
Currently charging: NO
Curiosity rover used: NO
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: NO
Perseverance rover used: YES
Hours: 390.5
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 47%
Currently charging: YES
General notes on rovers: Nominal
Summary of Hab operations:
Water Use: 54.73 gal
Main tank level: 122.0 gal
Main water tank pipe heater: ON
Main water tank heater: ON
Toilet tank emptied: YES
Summary of internet: Nominal
Summary of suits and radios: Nominal
Summary of GreenHab operations:
Water use: 1 gallon
Heater: ON
Supplemental light: 2 hrs, 1800-2000
Harvest: None
Summary of ScienceDome operations:
Dual split: Automatic
Summary of RAM operations: Cable ties used by Crew Engineer to repair pressurized tunnel system, and by Crew Journalist for research cable management. Solder wire used by Commander to repair Crew Scientist’s blender.
Summary of any observatory issues:
Summary of health and safety issues: A crew member suffered a cut from an open food can and was treated by the Health and Safety Officer
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

  • Request for rovers Curiosity, Opportunity, and Spirit to be plugged in for EVAs tomorrow
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EVA Report – January 6th

Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Biologist
Report prepared by: Armand Destin
Date: 06-01-2026
Sol: 9
EVA #: 10
Purpose of EVA: Testing rf signal strengths for research, Geologic sample collection for brick construction, effects of harsh Martian environment on participants.
Start time: 10:00
End time: 14:00
Narrative: The team drove the rovers north of the Main Hab along Cow Dung Road to south of Compass Rock. The rovers were parked, and the team descended into Candor Chasma. Within the chasma, the team took multiple rf readings, rock and soil sampling and observations. Upon collecting all data, the team ascended the chasma and returned to the rovers to then drive back to the main Hab.
Destination per MDRS Map: Candor Chasma
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): N425100, E521750
EVA Participants: Keegan Chavez (Crew Commander), Vindhya Ganti (GreenHab Officer), Daria Bardus (Crew Journalist)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Drive north on Cow Dung Road, take a right to go onto Galileo Road. Park the rovers on Galileo Road south of Compass Rock. Head to Candor Chasma entrance and descend until desired location is reached.
Mode of travel: Walking and Driving (Perseverance and Opportunity)

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Journalist Report – January 6th

Report title: Journalist Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Daria Bardus
Date: 06-01-2026
Sol: 9

Journalist Report Title: Martian Beef
This morning, we had pancakes before getting ready for the EVA. On EVA, Ben, Katharina, and Ben went to Candor Chasma to perform more research. Ben collected more samples, Katharina was able to collect more data on her signals, and Armand was able to write down more observations. While out on EVA they encountered “Martian” cows and collected a lot of cool rocks for all of us to admire when they got back.
Today was also shower day so Idris, Vindhya, Keegan, and I took showers while the others were out on EVA. During their EVA we also drank our fair share of hot chocolate, read, and made lunch. After lunch and more showers, we started another round of Terraforming Mars after not playing for a full 24 hours. To give us all a fighting chance Keegan is sitting this game out and giving us all advice on how to play. Throughout the game and day people have been working on their research and daily responsibilities.
For dinner we are having more potato soup and red lobster cheddar biscuits with garlic herb butter that doesn’t melt. After dinner we are going to make some potato chips before movie night and finish our game of Terraforming Mars.

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Sol Summary – January 6th

Report title: Sol Summary Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Commander
Report prepared by: Keegan Chavez
Date: 06-01-2026
Sol: 9
Summary Title: A Good Day on Mars
Mission Status: All systems nominal
Sol Activity Summary: The crew was presented with a choice of pancakes this time, apple cinnamon or chocolate with chocolate chip. After the crew left for EVA 10, the remainder of the team at the Hab got to take some much needed showers. Martian Chili was made over noodles this time. The afternoon was filled with some research progress and another game of Terraforming Mars, the commander was NOT invited this time. Dinner was some more potato soup, with added potatoes and chicken, with some special cheddar bay biscuits. The crew has planned a movie night in the loft with an assortment of candy.
Look Ahead Plan: The weather is looking nominal to finish the rest of the planned EVAs. Idris will begin collecting the environmental sensors and processing the data. Katharina will continue to gather as much RF data as possible. The rover will get two more opportunities to roll its wheels. And Ben now has samples to make into new bricks.
Anomalies in work: None
Weather: Partially cloudy, calm winds
Crew Physical Status: Healthy and fit
EVA: Katharina, Ben, and Armand went into Candor Chasma to retrieve a sample for the brick making project and Katharina got to investigate the RF signal strength of an area with known low signal coverage. Navigating was slow, but the EVA team took their time and efficiently moved toward the mouth of the Chasma while gathering RF data. The team travelled into the Chasma for about an hour, the crew scientist gathered enough samples to build a new set of bricks. The team turned around halfway through the allotted EVA time and returned to the Hab on time. A very successful EVA.
Reports to be filed:
Sol Summary
GreenHab Report
Operations Report
Journalist Report
Daily Photos
EVA Report
EVA Request
HSO Report

Support Requested: None

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Crew Photos – January 5th

Report title: Photos of the Day
Crew #: 326
Position: Crew Journalist
Report prepared by: Daria Bardus
Date: 05-01-2026
Sol: 7

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Supplemental Operations Report 24Jan2025

[title Supplemental Operations Report – January 24th]

Date: 01/24/2025
Name of person filing report: Anderson Wilder
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Crew car. HAB outer shell,

Power system:
Inverter/battery system replaced and fully operational on 1/11/26
1) 200 hr maintenance (including oil, oil filter, and air filter change) expected at routine time point
2) Current generator hours – 1373.8

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 80%
Director Tank: 84%
Intern Tank: 85%
Generator Tank: 86%
Propane refilled on 1/20/26

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 550 gallons
GreenHab – 220 gallons
Outpost tank – 500 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: No

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 222.4
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: _ %
Currently Charging: Yes

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies, Green River
Crew Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies, Loa for maintenance check
General notes and comments: Crew car scheduled for front end maintenance on 1/26/26 in Loa

Summary of Internet: Nominal.
EVA suits and radios:
Suits: Nominal.
Comms: Nominal.
T-Echo EVA-link: Nominal.

Campus:Nominal.
Summary of Hab Operations: Nominal.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal.
Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Nominal.
Summary of RAM Operations: Cleaned. Nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal.

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Supplemental Operations Report 17Jan2026

[title Supplemental Operations Report – January 17th]

Date: 01/17/2025
Name of person filing report: Anderson Wilder
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Crew car. HAB outer shell

Power system:
Inverter/battery system replaced and fully operational on 1/11/26
1) 200 hr maintenance (including oil, oil filter, and air filter change) expected at routine time point
2) Current generator hours – 1363.8

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 61%
Director Tank: 66%
Intern Tank: 66%
Generator Tank: 68%
Propane refilled on 1/8/26

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 550 gallons
GreenHab – 220 gallons
Outpost tank – 400 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: No

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 222.4
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: _ %
Currently Charging: Yes

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies
Crew Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies
General notes and comments: Crew car scheduled for front end maintenance on 1/21/26 in Loa

Summary of Internet: Nominal.
EVA suits and radios:
Suits: Nominal.
Comms: Nominal.
T-Echo EVA-link: Nominal.

Campus:Nominal.
Summary of Hab Operations:

Nominal. New furniture/equipment put in place by Alpha School project
Summary of GreenHab Operations:

Nominal. New plants planted by Alpha School project
Summary of SciDome Operations:

Nominal. New furniture/equipment put in place by Alpha School project
Summary of Observatories Operations: Nominal.
Summary of RAM Operations: Cleaned. Nominal. New furniture/equipment put in place by Alpha School project
Summary of Outpost Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal.