Culinary Feats, and Cosmic Camaraderie"
Today started on a high note with Peter’s double feature on morning music. Ian prepared a satisfying breakfast of eggs and potatoes, giving the crew the energy boost needed for a busy schedule. After breakfast, Ian, Spruha, and Rashi began gearing up for our EVA. Ian was focused on gathering more stream measurements, Spruha was timing Ian’s measurements and taking additional tire readings for her research, and Rashi was there to assist them both with their tasks.
Back at the Hab, Peter managed communications and prepped for cognitive testing, Hunter tackled GreenHab tasks and cooked lunch, and Monish worked on organizing his sensor data and evaluating what could still be accomplished during the final stretch of our mission.
Once the EVA team returned, we all sat down to enjoy a lunch of Beef/Veggie Stir Fry with rice and mushrooms. It was a well-earned meal and a nice break in the middle of a productive day. After lunch, we took turns participating in Peter’s cognitive testing, while the rest of the crew worked on their respective projects. The afternoon was filled with writing research reports, sharing stories about life and family, and preparing for upcoming submissions.
As the day wound down, dinner prep began. Monish started making chicken curry, while Spruha prepared a delicious potato curry. With one of our final days in the simulation coming to a close, we decided to spend the evening together. The plan? Finish Pulp Fiction, play a few rounds of Beat Saber, and wrap up with One Night Werewolf.
It was a day full of teamwork, research, and moments of connection. With just a short time left in the mission, we’re making the most of each day together—on Mars and beyond.