Crew 310 EVA Report 14-02-2025
EVA #22
Author: Estel Blay
Purpose of EVA: Reflector Calibration & Media Content Creation
Start time: 9:30
End time: 11:30
Narrative:
First, we added rocks to the concrete patch of the reflector to prevent reflections from the concrete surface. This adjustment helps make the calibrations more robust. Additionally, we recorded an interview with the Mission Specialist, in which she explains how the reflector works, as well as the Journalist’s opening video for the 360 virtual tour of the MDRS. Finally, we also recorded a video of us playing with a Barça football ball, which will be used for an upcoming media campaign.
Destination: MDRS Base
Coordinates (use UTM WSG 84): 5185000 E, 4252000 N
EVA Participants: Helena Arias (Engineer) (EVA Leader), Estel Blay (HSO, Scientist), Mònica Roca (Mission Specialist), Jennifer García (Journalist)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: –
Mode of travel: Walking
Vehicles you will be using (If applicable): –
Journalist Report – February 14th
Crew 310 Journalist Report 14Feb2025
Author: Jennifer García Carrizo, Crew Journalist
The crew of Hypatia II woke up to an astonishing surprise—the words “Ha nevat” ("It has snowed") echoed through the station. Commander Ariadna Farrés was the first to witness the unbelievable: against all odds, snow had fallen overnight in the middle of the desert! Once in a life time experience, as if Mars had gifted them a magical farewell.
With hearts full of wonder, the crew captured and immortalized this extraordinary experience before fueling up with breakfast. There was still one final adventure ahead—their last EVA, the 22nd of this unforgettable mission. They stepped outside one last time, determined to finish documenting their journey and research projects.
Inside the station, the remaining crew members wrapped up their projects and checked off the last items on their to-do lists. Meanwhile, Marina Martínez, the GreenHab Officer, tenderly prepared the plants, ensuring everything was ready to pass the torch to the next crew.
Then came the moment of closure. Over a delicious curry, they shared reflections on this life-changing expedition. As a final, they ended their mission with a powerful song—Quan tot s’enlaira by Txarango. Voices rose together, full of emotion, as the lyrics echoed their journey:
"When everything takes off, I tiptoe to my dreams. Together we can go further. A long journey, illusions in the suitcases. Together we can go further."
With eyes shining, they bid farewell to their Martian home. Till the next stop, Hypatia!
Supplemental Operations Report – February 15th
Date: 2/15/2025
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Crew car. Power system battery, invertors, generator. Robotic observatory. HAB outer shell.
Power system:
Solar: The battery bank does not hold charge when the sun is down and low on the horizon. Inverter Slave 1 and 2 went offline and did not restart, which limits us to 5kW when on solar.
Main generator has been monitored for oil leaks; minor leaks observed, need to add oil every 2-3 days. Generator is limited to 8kW, see previous reports for details.
Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter, changed on 02/13/2025, 8408.4 hours.
2) Current hours – 8447.0.
Propane Readings:
Refilled 2/12/2025
Station Tank: 77%
Director Tank: 83%
Intern Tank: 90%
Generator Tank: 78%
Water:
Hab Static Tank – 540 gallons
GreenHab – 190 gallons
Outpost tank – 480 gallons
Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 209.5
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: See previous report.
Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: To Hanksville and Grand Junction by crew.
General notes and comments: Crew car driver’s side front ball joint is bad. Low oil pressure is most likely caused by a bad sensor (it does not change due to RPM or temperature like it should).
Summary of Internet: Nominal. Outpost router is connected to an external WiFi antenna for testing.
EVA suits and radios:
Suits: One of the helmets was damaged and replaced.
Comms: All nominal.
T-Echo EVA-link: Astro8 is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced.
Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Small but growing tear in the tunnel tarp, at the intersection of the science dome and observatory tunnels.
Summary of Hab Operations: UV lamp replaced. Small cracks in the wall of the Hab in the loft area are allowing cold air intrusion.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal.
Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory offline.
Summary of RAM Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations: Nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal.
Crew Photos – February 13th
Astronomy Report – February 13th
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Crew 310 Astronomy Report 13-02-2025
Name: Helena Arias Casals
Crew: 310
Date: 13-02-2025
MDRS ROBOTIC OBSERVATORY
Robotic Telescope Used: RCOS-16
Objects to be Imaged this Evening: Any from the list (depending on the visibility)
Christmas Tree Cluster
Rosette Nebula
Thor’s Helmet
Albino Butterfly Nebula
Monkey Head Nebula
Wizard Nebula
Letter Y Cluster
Skull and Crossbones Nebula
Blinking Planetary Nebula
Cat’s Eye Nebula
Cigar Galaxy (M82)
Images submitted with this report: ngc 2174_12222083, ngc 2237_12221969, ngc 2359_12222073, ngc2264_12220933
Problems Encountered: guidance on how to improve the quality of some of the images
MUSK OBSERVATORY
Solar Features Observed: cloudy day, we could not observe.
Images submitted with this report: SunSpots021225_11h44m33, SunSports02122025_A_T11h50m53, SunProminiece02122025_A_T11h50m53, SunProminiece02122025_B_T11h50m53
Problems Encountered: not able to see any prominence while processing the images.
Astronomy Report – February 13th
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Crew 310 Astronomy Report 13-02-2025
Name: Helena Arias Casals
Crew: 310
Date: 13-02-2025
MDRS ROBOTIC OBSERVATORY
Robotic Telescope Used: RCOS-16
Objects to be Imaged this Evening: Any from the list (depending on the visibility)
Christmas Tree Cluster
Rosette Nebula
Thor’s Helmet
Albino Butterfly Nebula
Monkey Head Nebula
Wizard Nebula
Letter Y Cluster
Skull and Crossbones Nebula
Blinking Planetary Nebula
Cat’s Eye Nebula
Cigar Galaxy (M82)
Images submitted with this report: ngc 2174_12222083, ngc 2237_12221969, ngc 2359_12222073, ngc2264_12220933
Problems Encountered: guidance on how to improve the quality of some of the images
MUSK OBSERVATORY
Solar Features Observed: cloudy day, we could not observe.
Images submitted with this report: SunSpots021225_11h44m33, SunSports02122025_A_T11h50m53, SunProminiece02122025_A_T11h50m53, SunProminiece02122025_B_T11h50m53
Problems Encountered: not able to see any prominence while processing the images.
Sol Summary – February 13th
Crew 310 Sol Summary Report 13-02-2025
Sol: 11
Summary Title:
Author’s name: Ariadna Farres, Commander
Mission Status: Nominal
Sol Activity Summary:
Another day waking up before 7am to start with the daily exercise routine, and the crew feels strong. The first EVA was planned to start at 9:00 am but they got delayed and started around 9:45 am. However all the EVA goals were met. The crew drove north along Cow Drung road and stopped at different locations to collect geological samples, and film scenes for the documentary. This EVA was conducted by Ariadna Farres (Commander), Marian Martinez (Geologist), Mònica Roca i Aparici (Mission Specialist) and Marta Ferrer (Filmmaker). Inside the base, Anna Bach (Resident Artist) added color to one of the drawings she has been working on for her Children’s Book. Helena Arias (Engineer) finished 3D printed some late designs, while Jennifer Garcia (Journalist) and Estel Blay (Scientist) recorded the progress of the TomatoSphere experiment.
The crew enjoyed a nice and relaxing lunch, and started to get ready for the afternoon. Around 2:45 pm the crew started their second EVA, led by Jennifer Garcia, accompanied by Helena Arias and Estel Blay. The EVA team filmed the surroundings of the base and then drove to North Ridge and explored the martian landscape. Inside the base, Ariadna Farres processed some of the solar images while Anna Back kept working on her drawings. Mònica Roca tried flying the drone from the Musk Observatory to do a 3D map of the base and surroundings.
These are the last days of the simulation and the crew is trying to wrap up everything before the last SOL.
Look Ahead Plan: Tomorrow is the last day of simulation, the crew is looking forward to wrapping up their projects.
Anomalies in work: A helmet accidentally fell on the floor and the 3D printed ring broke.
Weather: Cloudy, Temperature 30 F / 35 F
Crew Physical Status: Nominal
EVA: Crew 310 conducted two EVAs. Morning EVA’s goal was to film more scenes of the crew on an EVA for the documentary Marta Ferrer is working on. Afternoon EVA’s goal was to record some of the projects by Jennifer Garcia.
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, EVA request #22, EVA Report #20 #21, Operations Report, Astronomy Report, GreenHab Report, Journalist Report, Pictures of the Day.
Support Requested: none
Journalist Report – February 13th
Crew 310 Journalist Report 13Feb2025
Author: Jennifer García Carrizo, Crew Journalist
The crew begins the next to last Sol excitedly, hoping to wrap up their research projects and conduct two special EVAs.
In the morning, half of the crew embarked on an EVA along the main road, Cow Dung Road 0110, and stopped at a series of different locations. They enjoyed documenting and collecting the last geological samples along the breathtaking Martian landscape.
Meanwhile, Anna Bach, the crew’s artist, worked on adding color to the children’s book she has been developing. Engineer Helena Arias Casals finished printing her latest designs on the 3D printer, while journalist Jennifer García Carrizo and scientist Estel Blay recorded the greenhouse experiment on tomatoes. Estel confirmed that the tomato seeds that thrived the most were the ones that had been watered with filtered water.
In the afternoon, the other part of the crew headed out to North Ridge, where they took the opportunity to document this stunning Martian-like environment. Meanwhile, Marina Martínez, Mónica Roca i Aparici, and Ariadna Farrés spent the last hours of the evening finalizing their respective research projects.
Tomorrow is the crew’s final Sol, and they are busy finishing their scientific project before the end of the mission.
EVA Report – February 13th
Crew 310 EVA Report 13Feb2025
EVA # 20
Author: Dr. Marina Martínez (Geologist and GreenHab Officer)
Purpose of EVA:
1. Collect geologic samples using the VANTA portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer and other geologic tools. The objectives are 1) to collect the widest variety of lithologic samples during an EVA and 2) obtain compositional analyses in situ to collect samples of high scientific value.
2. Film the crew activities for a documentary (Marta Ferrer, Filmmaker)
3. Fly the drone
4. Take pictures of the corner reflector that is installed next to the base
Start time: 9:45
End time: 13:00
Narrative:
The EVA was successful. We reached each of our different destinations, where we explored the areas, analyzed some samples using the VANTA XRF analyzer, and collected the samples that have scientific value. When we arrived at the MDRS HAB, some scenes for the documentary were filmed and some pictures were taken to the corner reflector. Insufficient light prevented the drone from being flown.
Destination:
1. Midway between Cowboy Corner and intersection between main road (Cow Dung Road 0110) and Brahe Hwy 1572.
2. Cowboy Corner (Cow Dung Road 0110).
3. Intersection between Galileo Road and the main road, Cow Dung Road 0110.
4. Pooh’s corner
5. Entrance of the MDRS
6. MDRS (HAB)
Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84):
1. 518000 N, 4254000 E
2. 518500 N, 4253000 E
3. 519000 N, 4252250 E
4. 519000 N, 4251250 E
5. Entrance of the MDRS
6. 20 meters NW the HAB
Participants: Marina Martínez (Geologist and Greenhab Officer), Ariadna Farrés (Commander), Marta Ferrer (Filmmaker), Helena Arias (Crew Engineer).
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: We followed the main road, Cow Dung Road 0110 North until our first destination and drove south to each location, until the HAB.
Mode of travel:
We used the rovers Sprit (Marina Martínez and Helena Arias) and Opportunity (Marta Ferrer and Ariadna Farrés).
Operations Report – February 13th
Crew 310 Operations Report 13-02-2025
SOL: 11
Name of person filing report: Helena Arias
Non-nominal systems:
Robotic Observatory
Hab secondary structure
EVA helmet
Notes on non-nominal systems: Maintenance of the observatory planned for June. There are air leaks in the upper deck of the Hab. Some scratches were covered with duct tape and bubble wrap. Opportunity’s tire is already filled with air and under observation. An EVA helmet has been accidentally broken: the helmet accidentally fell from the hands of a crew member and the 3d printed part has been broken. We have fixed it with Epoxy but will avoid this helmet for future EVAs.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: yes
Hours: 266.8
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: 61 %
Currently charging: yes
Opportunity rover used: no
Hours: 204.0
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: 57 %
Currently charging: yes
Curiosity rover used: yes
Hours: 296.3
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: 79 %
Currently charging: yes
Perseverance rover used: no
Hours: 305.0
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: 78 %
Currently charging: yes
General notes on rovers: last check made on SOL 11 (7:00 PM).
Summary of Hab operations: Sport, meals, EVA preparation, computer-based research and 3d printing activities have been made as usual.
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements (collect data for the same time window): 7:00 pm
1) Per formula (see notes): 24.506 gal.
2) Smart Home Dashboard (see notes): 29.50 gal.
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 218.349gal.
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: used from 7:00 am to 8:00 am and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for personal communication and reports.
Summary of suits and radios: An EVA helmet has been accidentally broken: the helmet accidentally fell from the hands of a crew member and the 3d printed part has been broken. We have fixed it with Epoxy but will avoid this helmet for future EVAs.
Suits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Radios: nominal
All radio and spacesuit batteries checked before EVA: Yes. All nominal.
Summary of Green Hab operations: plants were watered twice (morning and evening) and some plants were harvested.
WATER USE: 9 gallons
Heater (On or Off): On
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 5h
Harvest (name, weight in grams): none
Summary of Science Dome operations: Marina Martínez has been working on her experiments.
Dual split: On
Summary of RAM operations: no operations have been performed in the RAM today
Summary of any observatory issues:
Robotic observatory: Not working. Maintenance planned for June.
Summary of health and safety issues: none
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: none
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