Journalist Report – January 19th
Author: Oscar Ojeda
Title: Commander’s log, Sol 7
Seven Sols have already passed. Being the commander of the station for the past week must have been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. I must say that I have a wonderful crew of people that are more than willing to give their best, and to endure each one of the tests that Mars puts on our path. In fact, each one of them is so autonomous and competent that at times I feel like I’m doing nothing. I appreciate them very much, and I understand the sacrifices they are doing by being here. I not only feel compelled but also pleasured to give the best of me for them, as a person, a professional, and as a commander. (And of course, as a member of the family we are now, but shh).
I have been able to reencounter with one of my biggest passions, cooking. I have to thank my mom for that. I’m sure that food will play a major role in the future of space exploration. I’ve had the opportunity to test my creativity with a pantry full of dehydrated food. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the faces of the crew when they have in front of them an empty plate, a full stomach, and a smile on their faces. I still have a couple of surprises for them, we have plenty of food to keep their energy up, it’s the least I can do for their wonderful work and their passion.
Today 4 of the crewmembers left for an EVA, and the hab seemed really empty. It’s interesting to have those spaces again. I was really happy to hear their stories of the EVA, to hear from the wonderful science they are doing, and to experience how this is changing their lives. I welcomed them with a hot cup of chocolate, and they came with gorgeous rocks, photos, stories, and a bit of mud, I consider it was a wonderful trade for me.
We’re closing the night by sharing, laughing, and making plans for the future, as we’ve been doing it for the past weeks that seems like a month, of course in the good sense. I still have one week to come to terms with how much I’ll miss this crew once we’re back on Earth. We have a lot of plans together for the future, our paths will reunite us, but it will never be soon enough.
Per Aspera Ad Astra.
Título: Bitácora del Comandante, Sol 7
Han pasado siete Soles. Ser el comandante de la estación por la última semana debe haber sido una de las más maravillosas experiencias de mi vida. Debo decir que tengo una maravillosa tripulación, de personas que estan más que disupestas a dar lo mejor, y a soportar todos los retos que Marte pone en nuestro camino. De hecho, cada uno de ellos es tan autónomo y competente que a ratos siento que no estoy haciendo nada. Los aprecio mucho y entiendo los sacrificios que estan haciendo al estar aquí. No solo me siento obligado, sino es un placer dar lo mejor de mi para ellos, como persona, profesional, y como Comandante. (Y pero por supuesto, como miembro de la familia que somos ahora, pero shh).
He tenido la oportunidad de reencontrarme con una de mis más grandes pasiones, cocinar. Tengo que agradecerle a mi madre por ello. Estoy seguro de que la comida jugará un rol fundamental en el futuro de la exploración espacial. He tenido la oportunidad de poner a prueba mi creatividad con una alacena llena de comida deshidratada. No hay nada mas recompensante que ver las caras de la tripulación cuando tienen en frente de ellos un plato vacío, un estómago lleno, y una sonrisa en sus labios. Aún tengo un par de sorpresas para ellos, tenemos suficiente comida para mantener sus energias arriba, es lo menos que puedo hacer por su maravilloso trabajo y su pasión.
Hoy 4 de los tripulantes salieron a una EVA, y el habitat se sentía realmente vacío. Es interesante tener esos espacios de nuevo. Estuve muy feliz de oir sus historias de la EVA, de oir de la maravillosa ciencia que están haciendo, y experimentar como esto está cambiando sus vidas. Los recibí con una taza de chocolate caliente, y ellos vinieron con hermosas rocas, fotos, historias, y un poco de lodo. Fue un trato maravilloso para mi.
Cerraremos la noche compartiendo, riendo y haciendo planes para el futuro, como lo hemos hecho en esta última semana, que parece un mes, en el buen sentido, por supuesto. Todavía tengo una semana para hacerme a la idea de cuanto extrañaré a esta tripulación una vez regresemos a la Tierra. Tenemos muchos planes juntos para el futuro, nuestros caminos nos reunirán, pero nunca será suficientemente pronto.
Per Aspera Ad Astra.
Operations Report – January 19th
Hi Mission Support!
Crew 203 Operations Report 19-JAN-2019
SOL: 7
Name of person filing report: Freddy Castaneda
Non-nominal systems: Nothing new to report.
Notes on non-nominal systems: None
Generator (hours run): 17hr 45min; Turned on last night (18Jan2019) at 16:29; Turned off this morning (19Jan2019) at 9:15; Turned on tonight (19Jan2019) at 19:33
Solar SOC – Turned on (18Jan2019) 91%; Turned off (19Jan2019) 100%; Turned on (19Jan2019) 60%
Diesel Reading – Just going under 1/2 tank.
Propane Reading – 23%
Ethanol Free Gasoline – Not in use
Water (auxiliary tank) – Not in use
Water (static tank) – Over 60%; About 325 gallons
Auxiliary to Static tank transfer – No
Gallons transferred: Not applicable
Water in GreenHab – About 65%; 194 gallons
Water (loft) – At level marker 9
Static to Loft Pump used – Yes; At 9:45 to refill tank
Water Meter: 01402506
Toilet tank emptied: No
Deimos rover used: No, still not functional
Hours: Not applicable
Beginning charge: Not applicable
Ending charge: Not applicable
Currently charging: Not applicable
Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours: Not applicable
Beginning charge: Not applicable
Ending charge: Not applicable
Currently charging: Not applicable
Spirit rover used: Yes, used for EVA to Tank Wash
Hours: 68.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 52%
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Not used
Hours: 45.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Yes, used for EVA to Tank Wash
Hours: 70.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 65%
Currently charging: Yes
Notes on rovers: None
ATV’s Used: None (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3)
Reason for use: None
Oil Added? No
ATV Fuel Used: None
# Hours the ATVs were Used today: None
Notes on ATVs: None
HabCar used and why, where? Used to go to Grand Junction to take Shannon to the doctor.
CrewCar used and why, where? Off campus
General notes and comments: We receive a new toilet brush and three new spare batteries too.
Summary of internet: Nothing to report
Summary of suits and radios: Suit #3 still pending for review.
Summary of Hab operations: A broken toilet brush was replaced. Battery of smoke detector was replaced.
Summary of GreenHab operations: Nothing to report.
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Battery of smoke detector was replaced.
Summary of RAM operations: Battery of smoke detector was replaced.
Summary of any observatory issues: Nothing to report.
Summary of health and safety issues: Nothing to report.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Nothing to report
A little tired due to today’s EVA but we keep fighting 😉
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