2022-2023 Field Season (#22)

Report title: Journalist Report

Crew #: 330

Position: Journalist

Report prepared by: Adrien Saugnac

Date: (05-03-2026)

Sol: 18

Journalist Report Title (if applicable) : The ascent

Last night, we finished the mid-mission video. To celebrate, we watched it together in the mezzanine of the HAB. We then ate a cake cooked by Julien.

This morning, Adèle organized a lower body strength training session for us.

After that, Adèle, Julien, Félix and I had an EVA for photogrammetry. It was Félix and Julien who participated in the orienteering task. They prepared with a 3D map and once on site, they had to find 7 beacons that Lou had hidden beforehand. Yesterday, the 2D map team took 17 minutes to find all of them. Today, they took 11 minutes and we had time to explore. We decided to climb North Ridge. On the way back, Félix wrote: "The ascent would be the 2nd goal of this EVA. From the front, it was too hard to reach the summit, so we went deeper to the left. The path alternated between loose soil that slipped under our feet and thick rocks that we had to cross. After a few minutes, we could enjoy the summit. We waited to discover the view all at the same time, it was magnificent! All my attention was fixed on the grand landscapes that were exposed on all sides. We didn’t have time to enjoy it for long because the rain started to fall, and it turned into snow a few minutes later. In this case, we have to follow the protocol, which means: return as quickly as possible before the weather deteriorates without rushing in the descent." We then returned without any issue. Once again, it was a striking EVA with our first ascent in the spacesuit, well rewarded by a magnificent landscape from the summit.

Meanwhile, Gaspard and Lou started modelling the interior of the station in 3D using the photogrammetry method.

This afternoon, after a well-deserved nap, the crew went to do their cognitive tasks: NeuroErgonomie and Orbital Architecture.

Tomorrow, Adèle has prepared themed sessions on written self-listening practices and methods to set boundaries.

Report title: Journalist Report

Crew #: 330

Position: Journalist

Report prepared by: Adrien Saugnac

Date: (04-03-2026)

Sol: 17

Journalist Report Title (if applicable) : 17 minutes

This morning, it was Célia and Gaspard who left on EVA to conduct the first orienteering session this week. They could prepare by using a 2D map on which the way-points were indicated. Lou went with them to observe how the usage of the 2D map influenced their performance on the field. They managed to validate all 7 way-points in 17 minutes and 30 seconds, and tomorrow we will see whether the team with a 3D map will beat this performance. When we selected the zone for the Photogrammetry experiment, we thought it would be harder this week compared to the last. But the fact that it had more relief offers more points of reference for self-orienting and they found the way-points quite easily.

Meanwhile, Adèle, Julien and I had an Orbital Architecture cognitive session, in three different locations in the station. Depending on our environment, our cognitive abilities evolve and this is why we repeat these sessions in different places.

In the afternoon, Célia and Félix worked on the Géol’Ex. They could identify some issues that they will be able to solve in the next few days.

With Adèle, we finally finalized our mid-mission video. It took a lot of work in the previous days, and we hope you will all like it!

Lou worked on the 3D map to make it easier to use during tomorrow’s preparation; Gaspard designed the interface for a new experiment. It will study at which moment of the day we prefer to monitor the parameters of our station.

We also reserved some time today to relax. If a crew went to Mars, it would be important not to overload them, and some periods of boredom are important to keep them performing in case of an issue.

Tonight, we will play some board games together.