Category: Operations Report

Date: 1/4/2025
Name of person filing report: Ben Stanley
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system battery, Curiosity rover, Hab toilet overflow alarm, UV filter for water system.

Power system:
Solar: The battery bank does not hold charge when sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator has been monitored for oil leaks; minor leaks observed.

Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter changed on 1/9/2025.
2) Current hours – 7894.1

Propane Readings:
Refill ordered and expected Tuesday
Station Tank: 53%
Director Tank: 50%
Intern Tank: 59%
Generator Tank: 32%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 550 gallons
GreenHab – 190 gallons
Outpost tank – 420 gallons

Rovers: Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 208.1
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Curiosity left rear tire removed. Will be taken to shop this week.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
General notes and comments: Check engine light no longer comes on with Crew Car

Summary of Internet: Nominal

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All nominal.
Comms: All nominal.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Nominal

Summary of Hab Operations: Toilet overflow alarm is coming off for uknown reasons and its batery had been removed. Inspection is pending.
UV water filter lamp failed and was unplugged. New UV lamp ordered.

Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal
Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal
Summary of Observatories Operations: Nominal
Summary of RAM Operations: Nominal
Summary of Outpost Operations: Nominal
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal

Crew 306 Operations Report 01-03-2025
SOL: 12
Name of person filing report: Keegan Chavez

Non-nominal systems: Water Filter UV Lamp, Overflow sensor
Notes on non-nominal systems: UV lamp light is out, alarm sounds when plugged in, needs to be replaced. Overflow sensor is still unplugged

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: No

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: No
General notes on rovers: none

Summary of Hab operations: Upper and lower Hab floors were cleaned, crew members showered, extra water was brought for cleaning and full showers
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 1/2/2024 1800 – 1/3/2024 2000
1) Per formula:
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 47.85 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 242.855 gal (per formula)
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: nominal internet usage

Summary of suits and radios: No suits were used today, all radios are charged and fully operational

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer: watered plants and the floor to increase humidity, removed dead leaves, cleaned GreenHab
WATER USE: 3.5 gal
Heater (On or Off): On, automatic
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 1700 – 2200
Harvest (name, weight in grams): none

Summary of Science Dome operations: GreenHab Officer: collected waste media from mushrooms, fed mushrooms, measured temp of mushrooms, cleaned out grow tent, cleaned Science Dome; Commander: cleaned Science Dome
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): On, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: Engineer: Soldered prototype suit biometric measurement system, packed up equipment, cleaned RAM

Summary of any observatory issues: No issues
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

Date: 1/4/2025
Name of person filing report: Ben Stanley
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system battery, Curiosity rover, Hab toilet overflow alarm, UV filter for water system.

Power system:
Solar: The battery bank does not hold charge when sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator has been monitored for oil leaks; none or extremely minor leaks observed.

Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter, air filter changed on 1/3/2025. Generator hours 7732.7.
2) Current hours – 7753.8

Propane Readings:
Refilled on 12/30/2024
Station Tank: 65%
Director Tank: 61%
Intern Tank: 69%
Generator Tank: 64%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 200 gallons
GreenHab – 120 gallons
Outpost tank – 450 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 208.1
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Curiosity left rear tire is airing out and need to be taken to a shop.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: Drop off crew at Grand Junction and return.
General notes and comments: Check engine light came on with Crew Car

Summary of Internet: Nominal

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All nominal.
Comms: All nominal.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Nominal
Summary of Hab Operations: Toilet overflow alarm is coming off for uknown reasons and its batery had been removed. Inspection is pending.
UV water filter lamp failed and was unplugged. New UV lamp ordered.

Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal
Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal
Summary of Observatories Operations: Nominal
Summary of RAM Operations: Nominal
Summary of Outpost Operations: Nominal
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal

Crew 306 Operations Report 01-02-2025
SOL: 11
Name of person filing report: Keegan Chavez

Non-nominal systems: Overflow sensor
Notes on non-nominal systems: overflow sensor remains off

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 260.6
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 57
Currently Charging: No

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 299.8
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 70
Currently Charging: No
General notes on rovers: none

Summary of Hab operations: Operations were nominal
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 1/1/2024 1700 – 1/2/2024 1800
1) Per formula: 22.8725 gal
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 25.78 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 187.3075 gal (per formula)
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: nominal internet usage

Summary of suits and radios: Suits 2,4, 6 were used for EVA today, all radios are charged and fully operational

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer: watered plants and the floor to increase humidity, harvested 1 carrot
WATER USE: 9.5 gal
Heater (On or Off): On, automatic
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 1700 – 2200
Harvest (name, weight in grams): carrot: 14g

Summary of Science Dome operations: GreenHab Officer: fed mushrooms, took temp measurements of mushrooms, began to clean up equipment; Commander: processed last samples from Eos chasma, categorized samples, cleaned dirt from containers and sink, returned volt meters and aluminum tape to RAM, measured 0.2V from cells made on Sol 10, measured 0.7V from cells when placed in series, cleaned up equipment
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): On, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: Engineer: Soldered components to temp measurement board and CO2 sensor/raspberry pi board

Summary of any observatory issues: No issues
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

Crew 306 Operations Report 27-12-2024
SOL: 05
Name of person filing report: Keegan Chavez

Non-nominal systems: None
Notes on non-nominal systems: None

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: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations: crew performed VR cognitive tests under supervision of HSO, shower day!
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 12/26/2024 1700 – 12/27/2024 1700
1) Per formula: 42.4775 gal
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 46.7 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 337.6125 gal (per formula)
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): yes

Summary of internet: nominal internet usage

Summary of suits and radios: suits 1,4,6 were used for EVA, radios were all operational and are fully charged

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer: pruned cucumber leaves, removed tomatoes side shoots, watered plants and floor to increase humidity, harvested arugula and basil; Commander: took water to Science Dome to wash rocks
WATER USE: 4.26 gal
Heater (On or Off): On, automatic
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 1700 – 2200
Harvest (name, weight in grams): Arugula 189g, Basil 24g

Summary of Science Dome operations: GreenHab Officer: sealed leaks in mushroom feeding apparatus, cleaned mushrooms under fume hood using hydrogen peroxide, began sealing CO2 containers to attaching tubes and silicon epoxy; Commander: analyzed rock and dirt samples from EVA 06, processed samples from EVA 05 using water, rock hammer and mortar and pestle
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): On, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: GreenHab Officer: moved clamp to Science Dome, clamp was returned; Commander: moved rock hammer to Science Dome to grind rock samples

Summary of any observatory issues: No issues.
Summary of health and safety issues: GreenHab Officer: used 1 disposable face mask to use during mushroom handling in Science Dome

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: none

Crew 306 Operations Report 28-12-2024
SOL: 06
Name of person filing report: Keegan Chavez

Non-nominal systems: None
Notes on non-nominal systems: None

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: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 199.6
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 51
Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 298.0
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 69
Currently Charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: Opportunity “Forward” indicator light is out

Summary of Hab operations: crew performed group puzzle activity under supervision of HSO
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 12/26/2024 1700 – 12/27/2024 1700
1) Per formula: 32.84 gal
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 32.675 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 304.9375 gal (per formula)
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: nominal internet usage

Summary of suits and radios: suits 1,2,5 were used for EVA, radios were all operational and are fully charged

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer: watered plants, replaced pot of arugula with peas, harvested cucumbers and Chinese rose radish, observed mushrooms growing in herb planter; Engineer/Geologist: played a riveting game of chess among the plants
WATER USE: 4 gal
Heater (On or Off): On, automatic
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 1700 – 2200
Harvest (name, weight in grams): cucumber: 144g, Chinese rose radish:186

Summary of Science Dome operations: GreenHab Officer: finished setting up CO2 chambers, refilled mushroom feeding syringes, fed mushrooms; Journalist: worked on drone operating script
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): On, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: Engineer laid out plans for prototype suit biometric sensor system; GreenHab Officer: moved wrench to Science Dome

Summary of any observatory issues: No issues
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: requesting trash pick up from the RAM airlock

Date: 12/28/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system battery, Curiosity rover.

Power system:
Solar: The battery bank does not hold charge when the sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator has been monitored for oil leaks; none or extremely minor leaks observed.
Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter and air filter changed on 12/22/2024. Generator hours – 7517.3.
2) Oil, oil filter and on 12/28/2024. Generator hours – 7629.0.
2) Current hours – 7629.0.

Propane Readings:
Refilled on 12/17/2024
Station Tank: 72%
Director Tank: 72%
Intern Tank: 75%
Generator Tank: 38%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 305 gallons
GreenHab – 153 gallons
Outpost tank – 400 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: Yes
Hours: 208.1
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 94 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Curiosity left rear tire is airing out and need to be taken to a shop.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: From Grand Junction by crew.
General notes and comments: N/A

Summary of Internet: Outpost WiFi is currently stable, a new spot with better signal was found.
EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All nominal.
Comms: All nominal.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: All nominal.
Summary of Hab Operations: All nominal.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: All nominal.
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: All nominal.
Summary of RAM Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Crew 306 Operations Report 29-12-2024
SOL: 07
Name of person filing report: Keegan Chavez

Non-nominal systems: None
Notes on non-nominal systems: None

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 259.8
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 65
Currently Charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 298.4
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 80
Currently Charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: none

Summary of Hab operations: crew performed VR test under supervision of HSO
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 12/28/2024 1700 – 12/29/2024 1700
1) Per formula: 29.61 gal
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 22.8725 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 282.065 gal (per formula)
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: nominal internet usage

Summary of suits and radios: suits 2,4,6 were used for EVA, radios were all operational and are fully charged

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer: harvest sunflower, watered plants and floor to increase humidity
WATER USE: 6 gal
Heater (On or Off): On, automatic
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 1700 – 2200
Harvest (name, weight in grams): sunflower: 54.98g

Summary of Science Dome operations: GreenHab Officer: fed mushrooms, took temp measurement of mushrooms, moved humidifier from Hab to Science Dome to increase humidity; Commander: made photovoltaic slurry for solar panel cathode, dissolved iodide salt for solar panel anode, assembled solar panel, measured 5V across solar panel electrodes
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): On, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: Commander: moved voltmeter to Science Dome

Summary of any observatory issues: No issues
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None

Crew 306 Operations Report 30-12-2024
SOL: 08
Name of person filing report: Keegan Chavez

Non-nominal systems: Septic tank overflow sensor
Notes on non-nominal systems: Around 22:00 on Sol 07 the overflow sensor went off while the tank fill sensor indicated a level of only ¾ full, the tank was emptied but the overflow sensor continued to stay on, the battery from the overflow sensor was removed, around 11:00 on Sol 08 the battery was re-attached and the alarm has not sounded, currently the sensor is working properly

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 260.2
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 73
Currently Charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 298.8
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 88
Currently Charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: none

Summary of Hab operations: Operations were nominal
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 12/28/2024 1700 – 12/29/2024 1700
1) Per formula: 26.14 gal
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 29.44 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 255.925 gal (per formula)
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): yes

Summary of internet: nominal internet usage

Summary of suits and radios: suits 3,4,5 were used for EVA, radios were all operational and are fully charged

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer: watered plants, 1 pea pod has died, prepared potting plants for sunflowers, added tomato cages to tomato plants, harvested cucumbers, cilantro and dill
WATER USE: 7 gal
Heater (On or Off): On, automatic
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 1700 – 2200
Harvest (name, weight in grams): cucumbers: 310g, cilantro: 10g, dill: 10g

Summary of Science Dome operations: GreenHab Officer: fed mushrooms, took temp measurement of mushrooms, took images of mushrooms, refilled humidifier from spicket in tunnels
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): On, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: Commander: none

Summary of any observatory issues: No issues
Summary of health and safety issues: Geologist developed a blister on their foot during EVA 08, HSO treated blister with band-aids; power cable leading from GreenHab to outside of tunnel system could be a safety concern if it gets caught under the door frame, no actions have been taken at this time

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

Crew 306 Operations Report 31-12-2024
SOL: 09
Name of person filing report: Keegan Chavez

Non-nominal systems: None
Notes on non-nominal systems: None

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: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: none

Summary of Hab operations: Operations were nominal
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 12/28/2024 1700 – 12/29/2024 1700
1) Per formula: 19.98 gal
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 19.605 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 236.32 gal (per formula)
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): yes

Summary of internet: nominal internet usage

Summary of suits and radios: No suits or radios were used today, all systems are nominal

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer: transplanted sunflowers to larger pots, water plants and floor to increase humidity, harvested mint
WATER USE: 3 gal
Heater (On or Off): On, automatic
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 1700 – 2200
Harvest (name, weight in grams): mint: 6g

Summary of Science Dome operations: GreenHab Officer: fed mushrooms, took temp measurement of mushrooms, took images of mushrooms, refilled humidifier from spicket in tunnels; Commander: processes remaining soil samples, extracted iron with magnet, weighed dry weight of iron extracted, used beakers and scale; Journalist: debugged DRONE code
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): On, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: none

Summary of any observatory issues: No issues
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: