February 2020 – Page 2 – Mars Desert Research Station

February 28, 2020March 1, 2020

EVA Report – Feb 28th

Crew 222 EVA Report 28FEB2020

EVA # 13

Author: Marie BOCHARD (Journalist)

Purpose of EVA: Change batteries of LOAC and MegaARES, and then exploration of the Copernicus area

Start time: 9:15 AM

End time: 12:20 PM

Narrative: First, we checked all the rovers and the water level. We then took the ATVs to the experiments site and changed the batteries for the LOAC and the MegaARES in teams of two. Once that was all done, two of us we went back to the Hab with the batteries and left them in front of the Ram, because carrying them by ATV would have been dangerous. Once they were back, we headed up North to the Moons and Copernicus. We rode the ATVs on Brahe Hwy, but stopped soon after because the terrain was too rough for me to feel comfortable using an ATV. We stayed in Copernicus about 2 hours, exploring the area and enjoying our last EVA. Suit n°7 stopped working in the middle of the EVA, but this problem was solved by our Engineer once we were back (battery unplugged). At about 11:50 AM, we were back at the ATVs and headed back to the Hab. The Honda ATV had trouble restarting but worked in the end. We entered the station at 12:20 PM.

Destination: Copernicus Hwy

Coordinates (use UTM NAD27 CONUS): 4254500-517000

Participants: Marie BOCHARD (Journalist, EVA leader), Nina SEBDON

(Scientist), Eishi KIM (AST), Valentin PRUDHOMME (Crew engineer)

Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Cow Dung Road, Brahe Hwy

Mode of travel: ATVs: 1, 2, 3, Honda

February 28, 2020March 1, 2020

Sol Summary Report – Feb 28th

Crew 222 Sol Summary Report 28FEB2020

Sol: 12

Summary Title: Last martian day

Author’s name: Benjamin Auzou

Mission Status: Sim ended, ready to receive crew 223

Sol Activity Summary: In the morning, the crew woke up with the last matinal workout session. Then four of us went on the last EVA, exploring the area of Copernicus. The day was very similar to our other sols, but it was the last !

In the afternoon, we cleaning the Hab in order to prepare the crew transition. At 6pm, we opened the airlock that we closed at the same hour two weeks ago. We all took a deep breath, we are back on Earth after two wonderful weeks on Mars that taught us a lot.

Look Ahead Plan:

Tomorrow, we will wake up very early to enjoy the sunrise from the ridge. Then we will prepare the arrival of crew 223, prepare them a nice martian lunch, get water and food for their rotation. This day will be intense.

Anomalies in work: none

Weather: sunny

Crew Physical Status: all members safe and sound

EVA: Exploration of Hab Ridge

Reports to be filed: Journalist report, Operations report, GreenHab Report, Astronomy Report, EVA Report, Photos Report, Photo of the day

Support Requested: nothing to report

February 28, 2020March 1, 2020

Astronomy Report – Feb 28th

Crew 222 Astronomy Report 28 Feb 2020

Crew Astronomer: Eishi Kim

MDRS ROBOTIC OBSERVATORY

Robotic Telescope Requested (choose one) MDRS-14

Objects to be Imaged this Evening: Back to the research project, the
following targets are in the queue despite a cloudy sky: NGC 1961, NGC
925, NGC 4490, NGC 3368, NGC 3115, NGC 598, IC 342, NGC 5248, NGC 4038,
NGC 6503, NGC 2403.

Images submitted with this report: None

Problems Encountered: None

MUSK OBSERVATORY

Solar Features Observed: N/A

Images submitted with this report: N/A

Problems Encountered: N/A

February 27, 2020March 1, 2020

Crew 222 Photos February 27th

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February 27, 2020April 17, 2021

Crew 222 Astronomy Report 27Feb2020

Astronomy Report

Name: Eishi Kim
Crew: 222
Date: 2/27/2020

MDRS ROBOTIC OBSERVATORY

Robotic Telescope Requested (choose one) MDRS-WF

Objects to be Imaged this Evening: The pending observation of M43 should
be completed tonight.

Images submitted with this report: The final image of M51 was rendered
today and is attached to this report.

Problems Encountered: The red filter seems to be particularly affected
by the bad pixels issue. However, this has been mitigated so far by
using the Dust&scratches tool in Photoshop.

MUSK OBSERVATORY

Solar Features Observed: The observatory was used today for solar
imaging, but no interesting feature is to be reported.

Images submitted with this report: None

Problems Encountered: None

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February 27, 2020March 1, 2020

Crew 222 EVA Report February 27th

Crew 222 EVA Report 27-02-2020
EVA #12
Author: Benjamin Auzou (CO)
Purpose of EVA: Replacement of the batteries of MegaAres and LOAC. Then
exploration from Galileo road to Candor Chasma.
Start time: 9:08am
End time: 12:30am

Narrative: We quickly replaced the batteries of MegaAres and LOAC. We
then headed towards Galileo road with 3 ATVs and Deimos. On the road, we
met a group of antelopes that crossed the road in front of us, we
managed to drive slowly and tried to disturb them as less as possible.
We stopped at the end of the road and then walked toward the canyon. We
walked along it and stopped at 11am to turn back. The road back to the
Hab was nominal. Near the Hab we took five minutes to take portraits for
the communication of our mission.

Destination: Experiments site and Candor Chasma
Coordinates (use UTM NAD27 CONUS): 12S 0518494-4250679 and 12S
0519900-4251500
Participants: Benjamin Auzou (CO, EVA leader), Bleuenn Roiron (GHO),
Marie Bochard (Journalist), Nicolas Bourdeaud (HSO)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Cow Dung Road, Hab Ridge Road
Mode of travel: Deimos and ATVs 1, 2 and Honda

February 27, 2020March 1, 2020

Crew 222 GreenHab Report February 27th

Crew 222 GreenHab Report – 27/02/2020

GreenHab Officer : Bleuenn ROIRON

Environmental control : Both heating and ambiant, door open during
the afternoon

Average temperatures: 20,5°C

Hours of supplemental light: 19h30 PM to 00h

Daily water usage for crops: 12 gallons

Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: 0 Liters

Water in blue Tank: 35,5 gallons

Time(s) of watering crops: 2

Changes to crops: We planted cilantro and some sun carrots.

Narrative:This morning, I was in EVA so Nina took care of the GreenHab
and watered plants.
During the afternoon, I went to the GreenHab with our crew Commander
Benjamin clean the Greenhab. We harvested the last sun carrots and
planted some new ones, and cilantro.
Tonight i watered again plants, I also harvested some Lettuce, cilantro
and basil for our tonight vegetarian burgers! I also harvested mint for
a tea.

Harvest:
Sun Carrots:50g
Lettuce Buttercrunch:50g
Basil:15g
Lemon balm:2g
Mint:2g
Pinaple mint:2g
Cilantro:5g

Support/supplies needed: As the amount of water in the Water Tank is
unprecise, i don’t know if i’ll be able to water plants tomorrow with
the water in it, am i authorized to use the tap relied to the static tank?

February 27, 2020March 1, 2020

Crew 222 Journalist Report February 27th

Crew 222 Journalist Report 27Feb2020

Author: Marie Bochard, Crew Journalist

Sol 11

Title: Candor Chasma’s Charisma

For this morning’s EVA, we headed out towards Candor Chasma and the surrounding area by ATV. As scary as it is driving these beasts, the drive was fun and we all arrived safely at the end of the road. We even saw some antelopes that crossed the path in front of us! There were about 7 of them fleeing from the noisy quads. It’s strange seeing another form of life here, in this region considered to be so hostile to life! We walked down to the canyon, with the high snowy mountains in the background.

It was a beautiful walk through the canyon. We could see layers of history on either side of us, layers of colored stone forged by the ages. Red, white, green, all the colors were visible one after the other. We walked until the time forced us to stop, soaking in the beautiful canyon walls and the traces of antelopes on the path.

The walk back was rather exhausting as we had to climb back the way we came down, so we were glad to be back in the Hab. Riding the ATVs was definitely a fun part of the stay here.

This afternoon, Nina finished setting up the AeroSpring tower. The seeds planted last week in the moss grew enough to be transferred in the culture tower. What an exciting day. We filled the water tank below the tower with water, so that the pump can spray water inside the tower and water the plants. Lots of water involved. We turned the power on and hurray! It works. She will now come twice a day to turn on the pump that waters the plants, in hope that they will grow big enough to be harvested by the next crew!

Before dinner, we decided to play cards for our last evening together in the sim. We discovered new games and new rules, and had a lot of fun. Tonight, for dinner, the menu is red bean burger with chili and homemade bread! Spicy and delicious.

February 27, 2020March 1, 2020

Crew 222 Operations Report-February 27th

Crew 222 Operations Report 02/27/2020

SOL: 11

Name of person filing report: Valentin PRUDHOMME

Non-nominal systems: N/A

Notes on non-nominal systems: N/A

Tuesday generator:
Off at 6:00am
On at 9:00pm SOC was 85%

Wednesday generator:
Off at 5:30am
On at 9:00pm SOC was XX%

Diesel Reading – 72%

Station Propane Reading – 84% (delivered this morning)

Ethanol Free Gasoline – 0.5 gallons

Water (loft tank): 200 gallons

Water Meter: 149548.32 units

Water (static tank) – 218 gallons

Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Water in GreenHab – 35.5 gallons

Water in ScienceDome: 0 gallons

Toilet tank emptied: no

Deimos rover used: yes (also moved by Dr Rupert)
Hours: 146.7
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 89%
Currently charging: yes

Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A

Spirit rover: no
Hours: 132.8
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: moved from campus to the shop to repair the brakes.
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: yes

Curiosity rover used: no
Hours: 138.8
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: yes

Notes on rovers: N/A

ATV’s Used: yes (Honda, 1 and 2)
Reason for use: Run during the engineer EVA for the battery and for the EVA.
Oil Added? no
ATV Fuel Used: 20% of the tank.
Hours the ATVs were Used today: 30 minutes
Notes on ATVs: All ok!

HabCar used and why, where? The habcar is now in the shop awaiting repairs.

CrewCar used and why, where? N/A

General notes and comments: N/A

Summary of internet: All ok.

Summary of suits and radios: Suits 7, 8, 9, 10 were used during the EVA.
The suit number 7 was working well at the beginning but two hours after
the beginning of the EVA the fan was stopping at random moments but was
restarting after. The fan never stopped totally but wasn’t working
optimally.

Summary of Hab operations: N/A

Summary of GreenHab operations: N/A

Summary of ScienceDome operations: N/A

Summary of RAM operations: N/A

Summary of any observatory issues: N/A

Summary of health and safety issues: N/A

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: N/A

February 27, 2020March 1, 2020

Sol Summary Report – February 27th

Crew 222 Sol Summary Report 27-02-2020
Sol: 11
Summary Title: A calm Hab
Author’s name: Benjamin Auzou
Mission Status: all things running, and crew transition ready

Sol Activity Summary: After the matinal workout session, four of us went
on EVA to explore Candor Chasma, that was the last EVA for three of us.
In the afternoon, we worked on different activities : installation of
seeds in the culture tower, GreenHab cleaning, human factors experiments !
At 4pm, our HSO Nicolas leaved the Hab to Grand Junction and will be
back tomorrow afternoon.

Look Ahead Plan: Tomorrow will be the last day of sim, we will prepare
the arrival of our friends of the crew 223. We will also take time to
clean the station. The last EVA team of our rotation will explore the
area around Copernicus Highway.

Anomalies in work: none
Weather: sunny
Crew Physical Status: all members safe and sound
EVA: Exploration of Candor Chasma
Reports to be filed: Journalist report, Operations report, GreenHab
Report, Astronomy Report, EVA Report, EVA Request, Photos Report, Photo
of the day
Support Requested: nothing to report