Sol Summary – January 31st

Sol Activity Summary: Morning was spent with Atila, finalizing the steps required for us to safely and confidently perform EVAs. Following a very substantial lunch, we took our final pictures outside and entered sim mid-afternoon. During the following time, we continued setting up various science experiments and began getting used to life in sim.

Look Ahead Plan: Planning for and performing our first EVAs in order to get our footing outside.

Anomalies in work: Nothing of note.

Weather: Slightly overcast, biting cold in the morning.

Crew Physical Status: No health issues, a little fatigue for some

EVA: None performed besides outside training with Atila

Reports to be filed: Operations Report, Health and Safety Officer’s report (with temperatures), Pictures, Journalist’s report, Sol Summary, EVA requests (2 if possible)

Support Requested: We have taken pictures of the visible insulation mentioned previously and can supply them if need be.

Sol Summary – Jan 28th

Sol: 11

Summary Title: Goodbye Mars

Author’s name: Yael Méndez- Commander

Mission Status: The entire crew is happy to return to Earth, however, we will all miss living on Mars.

Sol Activity Summary: The crew got up early to prepare the station for the next rotation. We had pizza and salad for lunch to celebrate the end of our simulation.

Look Ahead Plan: Back home.

Anomalies in work: None.

Weather: Sunny in the morning and afternoon.

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: None

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, Daily photos, Journalist Report, Crew 226 Food and Supply Inventory, Mission Summary Crew 226

Support Requested: None

Sol Summary

Sol: 10

Summary Title: Mars, the inhospitable red planet

Author’s name: Yael Méndez- Commander

Mission Status: A day to carry out tasks on the station and to continue learning about the Geology of Mars. After a power failure, it got restored at 7 pm.

Sol Activity Summary: We started the day with a breakfast of oatmeal with fruits. We visited again Phobos Peak to take some samples of clays and sands. We experienced a power failure on Mars.

Look Ahead Plan: End SIM and preparing our trip back to Earth.

Anomalies in work: SOC Power failure.

Weather: Sunny and Windy in the morning and afternoon.

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: One EVA realized

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, EVA Report, HSO Report, Daily photos, Journalist report

Support Requested: None

Sol Summary – January 26th

Sol: 9

Summary Title: Exploring Mars 🔴

Author’s name: Yael Méndez- Commander

Mission Status: A day to carry out tasks on the station and to continue learning about the Geology of Mars.

Sol Activity Summary: We started the day with a tasty egg omelet breakfast.

We visited Phobos Peak to learn about the soil conditions of the area and take some samples of clays and sands.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue working on mission projects and preparing our trip back to Earth.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny in the morning and afternoon.

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: One EVA realized

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, EVA Report, HSO Report, Daily photos, Journalist report

Support Requested: Dehydrated lime

Sol Summary January 25th

Sol: 8

Summary Title: Life on Mars: Hello there 🌱🔴

Author’s name: Yael Méndez- Commander

Mission Status: A day to perform tasks in the station and projects of the mission

Sol Activity Summary: We started with an energizing breakfast of oatmeal and fruit. The Greenhab is being reborn, a variety of seeds were grown to provide enough food for the next crew to occupy the station. Once again, teamwork paid off: we made the best hamburger on Mars 🍔.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue working on mission projects. Schedule an EVA to complete the objectives of the Geology project.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Cloudy in the morning and afternoon.

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: None.

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, EVA Request, HSO Report, Daily photos, Journalist report

Support Requested: None, Thanks 😉

Sol Summary – January 24th

Sol: 7

Summary Title: Laughs on Mars 😁🔴

Author’s name: Yael Méndez- Commander

Mission Status: The crew has been very happy and energized to continue their activities. The laughs have been an important factor in keeping the crew in good spirits.

Sol Activity Summary: The day began with breakfast by our Crew Engineer. An EVA was made to Kissing Camel where images were collected to make a 3D model. We cooked vegetable lasagna with tuna and we are going to prepare hamburgers tonight.

Look Ahead Plan: Following our mission plan and trying to meet all goals

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny in the morning and clear in the afternoon

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: One EVA realized

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, EVA Report, HSO Report, Daily photos, Journalist Report

Support Requested: Collection and disposal of trash burnable and non-burnable. Thank you so much 😊

Sol Summary – Jan 23th

Sol: 6

Summary Title: Another bite of Mars 🔴🇨🇴

Author’s name: Yael Méndez- Commander

Mission Status: We carried out an EVA to meet the objectives of the project of our Crew Scientist. We received a visit from a Japanese spaceship from Earth

Sol Activity Summary: The crew got up early for breakfast and awaited a visit from the Japanese spacecraft. The Japanese astronauts depressurized and entered the Hab with all the planetary protection protocols. Later, Crew 226 astronauts performed an EVA to Hab Ridge for 3 hours. They returned for a delicious bolognese pasta lunch, the best on Mars, hands down.

Look Ahead Plan: Following our mission plan and trying to meet all goals

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny in the morning and clear in the afternoon

Crew Physical Status: Tired but full of energy to continue

EVA: One EVA realized

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, EVA Request, EVA Report, HSO Report, Daily photos, Journalist report

Support Requested: Digester for the toilet

Sol Summary

Sol: 5

Summary Title: Mars continues surprising us!

Author’s name: Yael Méndez- Commander

Mission Status: The crew has adapted well to the routine of the station.

Sol Activity Summary: The activities were carried out within and outside the HAB. We were in Phobos Peak, we explored for an hour and a half in the EVA. We collected some clays. We cooked Martian Style Tacos and worked on projects.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue exploring and discovering the wonders of Mars, while we carry out our Science projects. We await a visit from a Japanese spacecraft (Japanese newspaper).

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny in the morning and partially cloudy in the afternoon

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: One EVA realized to Phobos Peak

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, HSO report, EVA Request, Daily photos, Journalist report.

Support Requested: None 😊

Sol Summary – January 21st

Sol: 4

Summary Title: Mars is our home

Author’s name: Yael Méndez- Commander

Mission Status: The crew has adapted well to the routine of the station. We had a talk with Atila through radio comms, on which we are all bound to take the appropriate precaution measures.

Sol Activity Summary: The activities were carried out within the HAB. Clear snow from tunnels, cook and work on projects.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue working on the projects and carry out an EVA to collect geological samples

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: A little bit of snow in the morning and cloudy in the afternoon

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: None

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, HSO report, EVA Request, Daily photos, Journalist report.

Support Requested: Collection and disposal of trash burnable and non-burnable

Crew Photos – January 20th

Sol: 3

Summary Title: "Live Another Sol would be an awesome name for a James Bond movie" Andy Weir, The Martian.

Author’s name: Yael Méndez- Commander

Mission Status: At this time, all crew members are immersed on Mars, looking for solutions for the resources and operations’ optimization in the HAB and EVAs.

Sol Activity Summary: The day started with breakfast and the first EVA away from the HAB (Moon overlook). The EVA had an additional purpose: to free a small intruder on Mars 🐹. Cleaning and organization activities in HAB and GreenHab were carried out. A meeting was held to have feedback after the EVA.We cooked Colombian style beans.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue exploring and discovering the wonders of Mars, while we carry out our Science projects.

Anomalies in work: Low battery on the Percy rover during the EVA

Weather: Sunny all day but the thermic sensation was at -7°C

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: One EVA realized

Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations Report, EVA Request, EVA Report, Daily photos, Journalist report

Support Requested: hand soap, replacement earpiece for radio as one is malfunctioning, please ☺

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