Crew 203 Astronomy Report 19Jan2019

[title Astronomy Report – January 19th]

[category astronomy-report]

Hello Mission Support.

Crew 203 Astronomy Report 18-Jan-2019

Crew Astronomer: Santiago Vargas Dominguez

Description: Bad weather in the last couple of nights has given very few chances of pursuing astronomical observations. A set of 100 images of the moon was acquired early this morning (in preparation for the lunar eclipse next sunday) of which only a single frame had moderate quality (away from clouds) to be further preserved (image attached).

Objects Heart Nebula, Barnard 33 are active in the skynet observation list.

Objects Viewed: Moon

Problems Encountered: none

Sol Summary – January 19th

Crew 203 Sol Summary Report 19-Jan-2019

Sol: 7

Summary Title: Lost in space

Author’s name: Oscar Ojeda

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary: The day started with some exercise from 4 crewmembers. We then went to the upper deck and had breakfast, and then a team of 4 prepared for their EVA. They went to Tank Wash to perform more geology and microbiology. They returned to the hab to a cup of hot chocolate, rested a bit, and started to work on their respective reports. We plan to have another night talking about our plans for the future.

Look Ahead Plan: having passed the first half of our rotation, we expect to start to finalize each project. We’ve made plans for the food of the rest of the rotation, and are planning to spend the night watching a movie.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Clear skies all day long, very sunny. Moderate presence of cirrus.

Crew Physical Status: In good health. With some headaches

EVA: 1, a team of 4 went to Tank Wash for scientific survey.

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, Greenhab Report, Journalist Report, EVA Report, HSO Report.

Support Requested: None

Greenhab Report – January 19th

Hello Mission SupportThis is the GreenHab Report

Crew 203 Greenhab Report 19-Jan-2019
Greenhab Officer:
Hermes Bolivar

Environmental Control:
Heating
Cooling w/ ambient air (6 hrs)

40% Shade Cloth on
80% Shade Cloth on

Average Temperatures:
Low: 16.9°C
High: 30.8°C

Hours of Supplemental Light:
5

Daily Water Usage of Crops:
17 gallons

Water in Blue Tank (gallons):
65.6%, 197 Gallons.

Times of Watering for Crops:
9:45
12:15
14:53
17:00
19:15

Changes to crops:

* The seeds planted four days ago continue emerging.
* some plants of carrot show yellow color in its leafs.

Narrative:

The seeds continue emerging, on the other hand, The high temperature probably affect some crops of carrot, I increase the volume of watering for avoid wilting.

Support/Supplies Needed:

NONE

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 😉

Astronomy Report Jan 18th

Astronomy Report

Crew 203 Astronomy Report 18-Jan-2019

Crew Astronomer: Santiago Vargas Dominguez

Description: Bad weather in the last couple of nights has given very few chances of pursuing astronomical observations. A set of 100 images of the moon was acquired early this morning (in preparation for the lunar eclipse next sunday) of which only a single frame had moderate quality (away from clouds) to be further preserved (image attached).

Objects Heart Nebula, Barnard 33 are active in the skynet observation list.

Objects Viewed: Moon

Problems Encountered: none

Journalist Report – Jan 18th

MDRS Crew 203, Journalist Report

Tittle:

On the way to new world.

Author:

Hermes Hernan Bolivar.

Today, being the sixth day of the mission, a radiant sun illuminates the station and with it the start of one more day of activities for each of the crew, we came from a night where the intrigue welcomed each of us after a fault in the electric power generator. Which we could cope with in low light and a dinner with hamburgers prepared by our commander. Despite the inconveniences of the previous day, and as an interesting routine, I started my activities in one of the places that in my opinion is a small piece of the Earth in this hostile world; the GreenHab.

There, one of the greatest miracles on earth has its greatest expression. Life emerges in the form of small plants that feed the spirit of each of the crewmembers of this station. Not only providing food, but also the possibility of feeling at home. I think that this opinion is also shared by our mascot, MARStha Leticia, who accompanied us to the watering work.

As the day goes by, each crewmember concentrates on their work, while our commander carefully prepares for all exquisite dishes, which keep up our spirits and energy to carry out our projects and work in the station.

Our projects are advancing slowly, I must admit that doing science on Mars has been a challenge for me and my colleagues. Mars has shown us its majesty but in the same way it has made it difficult for us to know its mysteries. However, that does not weaken the morale of each of the crew members, but on the contrary, encourages us to continue in this adventure.

Now a greater responsibility comes to us, by being completely alone in this station. At this moment I ask myself, are we ready to face all the problems that could arise in the station? And I believe that this same question will be asked by the first crew that will dare to make this epic expedition to an unknown world, away from all their loved ones, their species, their world. But I also remember that like the plants that are born in the GreenHab, life makes its way, in the places where we as humans never expect it, and in that way, we will make our way to the conquest of a new world.

Titulo:

En camino a un mundo nuevo.

Autor:

Hermes Hernan Bolivar .

Hoy, siendo el sexto día de la misión, un sol radiante ilumina la estación y con ello el inicio de un día más de actividades de cada uno de los tripulantes, veníamos de una noche donde la intriga nos acogió a cada uno de nosotros después de un fallo en el generador de energía eléctrica. El cual pudimos sobrellevar con poca luz y una cena con hamburguesas preparadas por nuestro comandante. A pesar de los inconvenientes del día anterior, ya como una interesante rutina, inicié mis actividades en uno de los lugares que a mi parecer es un pequeño pedazo de la tierra en este mundo hostil; el GreenHab.

Allí, uno de los mayores milagros de la tierra tiene su mayor expresión. La vida emerge en forma de pequeñas plantas que son las que alimentan el aliento de cada uno de los tripulantes de esta estación. No solo suministrando alimento, sino también la posibilidad de sentirse en casa. Creo que esta opinión también la comparte nuestra mascota MARStha Leticia quien nos acompañó a las labores de riego.

A medida que transcurre el día, cada tripulante se concentra en sus labores, mientras nuestro comandante cuidadosamente prepara para todos exquisitos platos, que mantienen en alto nuestro animo y energía para realizar nuestros proyectos y labores en la estación.

Nuestros proyectos van avanzando poco a poco, debo reconocer que hacer ciencia en Marte ha sido un reto para mi y mis compañeros. Marte nos ha mostrado su majestuosidad pero de la misma forma nos ha puesto dificultades para poder conocer sus misterios. Sin embargo, eso no debilita la moral de cada uno de los tripulantes, sino todo lo contrario, nos anima a continuar en esta aventura.

Ahora viene hacia nosotros una mayor responsabilidad al quedar completamente solos en esta estación. En este momento me pregunto, ¿Estaremos listos para afrontar todos los problemas en esta estación?. Y creo que esta misma pregunta se la hará la primera tripulación que se atreverá a realizar esa expedición épica hacia un mundo desconocido, lejos de todos sus seres queridos, de su especie, de su mundo. Pero así mismo recuerdo que como las plantas que nacen en el GreenHab, la vida se abre camino, en los lugares en los que nosotros como humanos nunca lo esperamos, y de esa forma, nosotros nos abriremos camino hacia la conquista de un mundo nuevo.

GreenHab Report – Jan 18th

Crew 203 Greenhab Report 18-Jan-2019

Greenhab Officer:

Hermes Bolivar

Environmental Control:

Heating

Cooling w/ ambient air (6 hrs)

40% Shade Cloth on

80% Shade Cloth on

Average Temperatures:

Low: 16.5°C

High: 28.4°C

Hours of Supplemental Light:

5

Daily Water Usage of Crops:

16 gallons

Water in Blue Tank (gallons):

71.3%, 214 Gallons.

Times of Watering for Crops:

9:17

11:40

14:50

17:18

19:30

Changes to crops:

* we planted sugar peas on a mix of regolith and potting mix for a research project.

Narrative:

The seeds planted three days ago have begun to emerged, the life is growing into the Greenhab. We started our research project planting seeds of sugar peas on a mix of potting mix and Mars Regolith.

Harvest: 45g of baby Greens.

Support/Supplies Needed: None

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