Crew 274 Sol Summary Report 02-03-2023
Sol: 7
Summary Title: Logistics Drop Successful
Author’s name: Sarah E. Guthrie (“Ceres”), Commander
Mission Status: Nominal
Sol Activity Summary: The crew completed EVA #7 which was a complex logistics cache scenario which involved the assessment of using the cache on a 3-hr hike for emergency rations. The test was a success and the crew was ecstatic with the results. While the research is in its first stages, the proof of concept leads to exciting larger applications for Lunar and Martian operations. The astronomy crew processed solar images earlier today, unfortunately the overcast that rolled in the evening has blocked night sky observations again. The crew closed the evening with debriefs, surveys, and prepped for the public outreach day scheduled for Monday (Sol 8).
Look Ahead Plan: The crew looks forward to its public outreach day tomorrow and speaking with elementary and middle school students, families, friends, and colleagues who have supported this mission and made it possible.
Anomalies in work: None
Weather: 3C High, -3C Low; Sunny until the evening, currently raining with 15mph winds
Crew Physical Status: Optimal
EVA: EVA #7 completed for logistics cache emergency scenario – successful
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Operations, HSO Report, EVA Report, GHO Report, and Astronomy Report.
Support Requested: Use of the MDRS Starlink to boost the signal for the public outreach event.