Crew Photos – February 7th
Astronomy Report – February 7th
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Crew 310 Astronomy Report 07-02-2025
Name: Helena Arias Casals
Crew: 310
Date: 07-02-2025
MDRS ROBOTIC OBSERVATORY
Robotic Telescope Used: RCOS-16
Objects to be Imaged this Evening: Messier 82
Images submitted with this report: –
Problems Encountered: –
MUSK OBSERVATORY
Solar Features Observed: –
Images submitted with this report: –
Problems Encountered: –
Journalist Report – February 7th
Crew 310 Journalist Report 07Feb2025
Author: Jennifer García Carrizo, Crew Journalist
The crew is starting to get the hang of life on Mars! Today, they carried out an EVA so that Mònica Roca i Aparici, the crew’s engineer, could finish installing her reflector. Although the antenna is still missing, progress has been excellent! The corner reflector aims to calibrate satellites for accurate measurements, helping to monitor things like sea level changes and polar ice cap melting.
Mònica Roca i Aparici worked at ESA for 10 years before founding IsardSAT. These two entities have collaborated to deploy the corner reflector at the Mars Desert Research Station. Once it’s up and running, hopefully in just a few days, it will enable the calibration of planetary observation satellites!
Later, part of the crew accompanied the geologist Marina Martínez to explore Marble Ritual, where they made some fascinating discoveries. They collected samples and observed the stunning landscape that has been shaped by external geological processes, such as the wind, the lack of rain, and the extreme desert conditions.
After the exhausting EVA, the crew was treated to a fabulous risotto prepared by Estel Blay and Helena Arias Casals! A well-deserved feast to recharge and celebrate the day’s achievements!
In the afternoon, due to strong winds, the crew took the opportunity to rest, organize research projects, analyze their progress, and, most importantly, socialize—an essential aspect of missions like this! And tonight, the crew has a surprise activity, prepared by Helena Arias and Jennifer García Carrizo! What could it be?
Operations Report – February 7th
Crew 310 Operations Report 07-02-2025
SOL: 5
Name of person filing report: Helena Arias
Non-nominal systems:
Robotic Observatory
Hab secondary structure
Opportunity Rover
Notes on non-nominal systems: Maintenance of the observatory planned for June. There are air leaks in the upper deck of the Hab. The scratches were covered with duct tape and bubble wrap. The toilet tank indicator works properly again. A crew member noticed that Opportunity has a flat tire.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: no
Hours: –
Beginning charge: –
Ending charge: –
Currently charging: no
Opportunity rover used: no
Hours: –
Beginning charge: –
Ending charge: –
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: last check made on SOL 5 (10:30 PM). The rear right tire of Opportunity seems low on air (see image).
Summary of Hab operations: Sport, meals, EVA preparation, computer-based research and 3d printing activities have been made as usual. The toilet tank indicator works as nominal again.
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements (collect data for the same time window): 7:00 pm
1) Per formula (see notes): 15.684 gal.
2) Smart Home Dashboard (see notes): 20.57 gal.
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 378.783 gal.
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): No
Summary of internet: used from 7:00 am to 8:00 am and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for personal communication and reports.
Summary of suits and radios:
Suits: 1, 2, 5, 6
Radios: nominal
All radio and spacesuit batteries checked before EVA: Yes. All nominal.
Summary of GreenHab operations: plants were watered twice (morning and evening) and some plants were harvested.
WATER USE: 10 gallons
Heater (On or Off): On
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 2
Harvest (name, weight in grams):
19 g coriander
Summary of Science Dome operations: Marina Martínez has been working on her experiments.
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations: Monica Roca has been working on the reflector parts.
Summary of any observatory issues:
Robotic observatory: Not working. Maintenance planned for June.
Summary of health and safety issues: none
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Maintenance on Opportunity should be done. The engineer waits for any instructions.
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