Operations Report – December 13th

SOL: 3
Name of person filing report: Jeus Meza-Galvan
Non-nominal systems: Musk Telescope
Notes on non-nominal systems: Musk telescope had two issues. The first issue is that the set screws holding the eye piece in place seem to be locked in place, possibly cross threaded. One of the set screws was broken while attempting to loosen it. The second screw remains in place. The second issue with the telescope is that the bottom half of the dome is not closing. The relay inside the switch box seems to be engaging, but the motor that pulls back the bottom shutter is not responding. Both issues were reported to Peter for advice on how to proceed.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA)
Beginning charge: (Before EVA)
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging)
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 260.9
Beginning charge:100 %
Ending charge: 40 %
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: 279.4
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 37 %
Currently charging: No
General notes on rovers: Parking brake on perseverance may not be functioning properly. After engaging the parking brake, the Rover continues to roll a short distance before stopping. May be a non-issue but worth reporting.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 23 gallons
Water (static tank): 459 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (On or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: No
Summary of internet: Internet is nominal.
Summary of suits and radios: Suits and radios are nominal.
Summary of GreenHab operations: Adjusted supplemental lights to come on at 10pm. Turned fan on for ~10 minutes for ventilation.
WATER USE: 4 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: On
Harvest: No harvest today.

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Science dome was used for EVA debrief and organizing samples. No equipment was used.
Dual split: Heat or AC: Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): No work was done in the RAM today. Replacement comms headset was picked up.
Summary of any observatory issues: Musk telescope had two issues. The first issue is that the set screws holding the eye piece in place seem to be locked in place, possibly cross threaded. One of the set screws was broken while attempting to break it loose while the other remains in place. The second issue with the telescope is that the bottom half of the dome is not closing. The relay inside the switch box seems to be engaging, but the motor that pulls back the bottom shutter is not responding. Both issues were reported to Peter for advice on how to proceed.
Summary of health and safety issues: No health or safety issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None.

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