Category: Operations Report

Crew 290 Operations Report 17-01-2023

SOL: 10

Name of person filing report: Anna Tretiakova

Non-nominal systems: None

Notes on non-nominal systems: Not Applicable

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

General Notes on Rovers: Not used today.

Summary of Hab Operations:

WATER USE: 21.5 gallons

Water (static tank): 299.9 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of Internet: internet is nominal during times 18:00 to 22:00

Summary of Suits and Radios: Radios nominal. Suits nominal.

Summary of Greenhab Operations:

WATER USE: 6.5 gallons

Heater: on

Supplemental Light: off

Harvest: None

Summary of Science Dome Operations:

Continued taking the pH of samples and imaging the microfluidic devices.

Dual Split Heater or AC: On

Summary of RAM Operations: (Tools used, work done):

Measuring tape was used to measure the water level. Equipment (ladder multimeter, socket sets, portable heater and extensions cord) were taken to fix Greenhab heater and returned after.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues:

All crew in good health and happy spirits. No safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

None at this time.

Crew 290 Operations Report 18-01-2023

SOL: 11

Name of person filing report: Anna Tretiakova

Non-nominal systems: None

Notes on non-nominal systems: Not applicable.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: Yes

Hours: 242.3

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Charge: 29%

Currently Charging: No

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Curiosity rover used: Yes

Hours: 264.3

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Charge: 25%

Currently Charging: No

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

General Notes on Rovers: The back left wheel in curiosity is very deflated.

Summary of Hab Operations:

WATER USE: 27.4 gallons

Water (static tank): 272.5 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: No

Summary of Internet: internet is nominal during times 18:00 to 22:00

Summary of Suits and Radios: Radios nominal. Suits nominal.

Summary of Greenhab Operations:

WATER USE: 6.5 gallons

Heater: on

Supplemental Light: off

Harvest: 13g cilantro, 47g kale, 47g red cabbage, 32 arugula and 20g of lettuce.

Summary of Science Dome Operations:

Continued imaging and measuring the pH of the samples. Also prepared our final EVA soil microfluidic devices.

Dual Split Heater or AC: On

Summary of RAM Operations: (Tools used, work done):

Measuring tape was used to measure the water level.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues:

All crew in good health and happy spirits. No safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

The toilet cover appears to have detached off the toilet bowl. What should we do?

Crew 290 Operations Report 15-01-2023

SOL: 8

Name of person filing report: Anna Tretiakova

Non-nominal systems: The furnace.

Notes on non-nominal systems: The furnace stopped working twice today (had error 13). This was directly related to the increase in wind speed. The average wind speed was 35 km per hour.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: Yes

Hours: 241.8

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Charge: 50%

Currently Charging: No

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours:

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging: No

Perseverance rover used: Yes

Hours: 282.1

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Charge: 53%

Currently Charging: No

General Notes on Rovers: The mirror on the perseverance rover was cracked and 3 sharp glass shards ended up falling on the ground. At the end of the EVA, the 3 shards were put in the glove box. The mirror for perseverance needs to be replaced and the shards disposed of.

Summary of Hab Operations:

WATER USE: 9.8 gallons

Water (static tank): 339.0 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: No

Summary of Internet: internet is nominal during times 18:00 to 22:00

Summary of Suits and Radios: Radios nominal. Suits nominal.

Summary of Greenhab Operations:

WATER USE: 4.5 gallons

Heater: on

Supplemental Light: off

Harvest: 33g of dill.

Summary of Science Dome Operations:

Continued working with pH sensors, imaging samples, preparing samples and incubating samples. This was done to both new and old samples.

Dual Split Heater or AC: On

Summary of RAM Operations: (Tools used, work done):

Measuring tape was used to measure the water level.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues:

All crew in good health and happy spirits. No safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

How should we proceed with the broken mirror on perseverance? Are you going to replace the mirror and dispose of the shards?

There is a “No Burn” trash in the rear airlock.

Crew 290 Operations Report 13-01-2023

SOL: 6

Name of person filing report: Anna Tretiakova

Non-nominal systems: None

Notes on non-nominal systems: Not Applicable

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Opportunity rover used: Yes

Hours: 155.6

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Charge: 49%

Currently Charging: No

Curiosity rover used: Yes

Hours: 263.7

Beginning Charge: 31%

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging: No

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

General Notes on Rovers: Nominal condition.

Summary of Hab Operations:

WATER USE: 8.6 gallons

Water (static tank): 383.2 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: No

Summary of Internet: internet is nominal during times 18:00 to 22:00

Summary of Suits and Radios: Radios nominal. Suits nominal.

Summary of Greenhab Operations:

WATER USE: 5.25 gallons

Heater: on

Supplemental Light: off

Harvest: 73g of kale, 51g of red cabbage, 11g parsley.

Summary of Science Dome Operations:

Began processing

Dual Split Heater or AC: On

Summary of RAM Operations: (Tools used, work done):

Measuring tape was used to measure the water level.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues:

All crew in good health and happy spirits. No safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

None at this time.

Date: 1/14/2024
Name of person filing report: Ben Stanley
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Intern trailer heater, Perseverance rear view mirror, Perseverance parking brake, Crew car

Power system:
Solar: Nominal.
SOC Last 24 hours: Max 100%; Min 60%; Avg 74.3%.
VDC Last 24 hours: Max 59.1V; Min 40.15; Avg 49.00V.
Generator run time: 4683.1 hours. Oil and air filter changed on 01/12/2024

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 77%
Director Tank: 82%
Intern Tank: 91%
Generator Tank: 77%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 403.2 gallons
GreenHab – 158.1 gallons
Outpost tank – 400 gallons
Science Dome – 0 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: Yes

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No.
Hours: 196.2
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Perseverance parking brake non-functional and rear-view mirror cracked.

ATV:
ATV’s Used: None. Nothing to report.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies. Need to be serviced.
Crew Car used and why, where: N/A
General notes and comments: Crew car in Loa for repairs.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: Blown fuse in suit #8 was successfully repaired by crew engineer.
Comms: All nominal

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: All nominal. Two fire extinguishers in GJ for servicing.

Summary of Hab Operations: UV lamp in water filter needs to be replaced. Pending.

Summary of GreenHab Operations: All nominal

Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal

Summary of Observatories Operations: Adhesive for weather stripping in robotic observatory is in transit.

Summary of RAM Operations: All nominal

Summary of Outpost Operations: Time machine utilized to bring intern trailer heater back from the future (Dec 2025), still working on repairs. Fire extinguisher still in GJ for servicing.

Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Crew 290 Operations Report 14-01-2023

SOL: 7

Name of person filing report: Anna Tretiakova

Non-nominal systems: None

Notes on non-nominal systems: Not Applicable

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

General Notes on Rovers: In nominal condition.

Summary of Hab Operations:

WATER USE: 34.5 gallons

Water (static tank): 348.7 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: Yes

Summary of Internet: internet is nominal during times 18:00 to 22:00

Summary of Suits and Radios: Radios nominal. Suits nominal.

Summary of Greenhab Operations:

WATER USE: 7.0 gallons

Heater: on

Supplemental Light: off

Harvest: No

Summary of Science Dome Operations:

All collected soil samples were continued to be put into microtubular devices, imaged and incubated. The pH sensors were tested and prepared for tomorrow’s EVA.

Dual Split Heater or AC: On

Summary of RAM Operations: (Tools used, work done):

Measuring tape was used to measure the water level. The soldering iron and all the supplies for it were used successfully to fix the temperature sensor. Some assorted caps, screws, washers and nuts were taken to test the dexterity of crew 290 gloves. All materials were returned at the end of the day.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues:

All crew in good health and happy spirits. No safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

As mentioned above, the temperature sensor was fixed. Below I have attached images of how it currently looks inside. The 9V battery clip was opened up, the folded wires in it were taken out and soldered directly to the wires that come from the motherboard. Both wires were then covered in corresponding electrical tape. Although the battery can be changed, the future users should be mindful and careful. The temperature sensor is now nominal and ready for hardcore field work.

Trash from the bathroom was changed and put in the rear air lock for collection. That trash can be burned.

Crew 290 Operations Report 10-01-2023

SOL: 3

Name of person filing report: Anna Tretiakova

Non-nominal systems: Toilet Tank Sensor

Notes on non-nominal systems: The toilet tank was at full on the sensor and was emptied. After hearing that everything went through the pipe, the sensor still showed that the tank is ⅔ full. Mission support was contacted and they said that is an issue with some gunk stuck on the sensor. In addition to the sensor problems, the whole room stinks. Moving forward, is it possible to get a febreeze? Hopefully the emptying of the septic tank solves this issue.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

General Notes on Rovers: Rear view mirrors will be checked and tightened during EVA 5

Summary of Hab Operations:

WATER USE: 7.1 gallons

Water (static tank): 412.4 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of Internet: internet is nominal during times 18:00 to 22:00

Summary of Suits and Radios: Radios nominal. Suits nominal. Suit 8 had a blown fuse, it was replaced and now suit 8 is nominal.

Summary of Greenhab Operations:

Plants were misted 3 times and the salinity of a few plants was tested. More details in the Greenhab report.

WATER USE: 5.5 gallons

Heater: on

Supplemental Light: off

Harvest: Not yet.

Summary of Science Dome Operations:

Set up the Science dome for MADMEN experiments. Cleaned and sterilized the hood. Started the control test: so far everything is going as planned. The incubator is operational. Optimized the microscope to be able to see the surface of the microtubule devices using two optical lenses (4x and 10x). The day was finished with set up and preliminary tests of the ATP sensor.

Dual Split Heater or AC: On

Summary of RAM Operations: (Tools used, work done):

Crew scientists continued working on their robot in the RAM. The RAM was also used as the airlock for EVA 4. Measuring tape was used to measure the water level.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues: All crew in good health and happy spirits. No safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

None at the moment.

Crew 290 Operations Report 11-01-2023

SOL: 4

Name of person filing report: Anna Tretiakova

Non-nominal systems: None

Notes on non-nominal systems: Not Applicable

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

General Notes on Rovers: The mirrors on all rovers were tightened and now should shake less when the rovers are moving. The mirror on perseverance is cracked. However this rover has problems with breaking so it will not be used in most future EVAs. It is also important to note that the mirrors on all rovers were very loose before tightening.

Summary of Hab Operations:

In the evening, the double hinge main airlock door was tied down and during the night it flew open a bit. EVA 5 crew had to properly close the door. The furnace had a similar issue of not working. It was reset by the crew and is now nominal. The septic tank was emptied and the toilet smell was gone.

WATER USE: 12 gallons

Water (static tank): 400.4 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: no

Summary of Internet: internet is nominal during times 18:00 to 22:00

Summary of Suits and Radios: Radios nominal. Suits nominal.

Summary of Greenhab Operations:

The Greenhab door has been harder and harder to close. It also looks like the door does not seal the door frame properly, causing the warmth to seep out of the Greenhab during the night. The magnetic sheets for the Kelway pH soil sensor were not found in the Greenhab, but Chopper does have a flashlight magnet that was used to calibrate the pH sensor.

WATER USE: 1.2 gallons

Heater: on

Supplemental Light: off

Harvest: 80g of red cabbage, 19g of arugula, 56g of micro green kale, 3 leaves of basil.

Summary of Science Dome Operations:

Completed science training of the crew on all MADMEN science experiments. The process to work with the pH sensor was worked out and now we have a reliable pH sensor.

Dual Split Heater or AC: On

Summary of RAM Operations: (Tools used, work done):

Measuring tape was used to measure the water level. The ram was used as the airlock for EVA 5.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues:

All crew in good health and happy spirits. No safety issues. Everyone showered.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

What should be done about the poorly working door in the greenhab?

Crew 290 Operations Report 12-01-2023

SOL: 5

Name of person filing report: Anna Tretiakova

Non-nominal systems: None

Notes on non-nominal systems: Not Applicable

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: Yes

Hours: 241.6 hours

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Charge: 33%

Currently Charging: No

Opportunity rover used: Yes

Hours: 155.2 hours

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Charge: 42%

Currently Charging: No

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (Before EVA)

Beginning Charge: (Before EVA)

Ending Charge: (After EVA and before recharging)

Currently Charging:

General Notes on Rovers: Nominal Condition

Summary of Hab Operations:

Kitchen trash was changed and left in the back door seal lock.

WATER USE: 8.5 gallons

Water (static tank): 391.9 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: No

Summary of Internet: internet is nominal during times 18:00 to 22:00

Summary of Suits and Radios: Radios nominal. Suits nominal.

Summary of Greenhab Operations:

WATER USE: 5.25 gallons

Heater: on

Supplemental Light: off

Harvest: 29g of cilantro

Summary of Science Dome Operations:

Final preliminary tests were run with the pH soil sensor and imagined the incubated microfluidic devices to see if there was any bacteria growth that happened in 24 hours. Then flushed one and put it on a microscope slide and imagned isolated bacteria. Samples were put back into the incubator. New samples collected on EVA 6 will be prepped for tomorrow.

Dual Split Heater or AC: On

Summary of RAM Operations: (Tools used, work done):

Measuring tape was used to measure the water level. RAM was used as an airlock for EVA 6.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues: All crew in good health and happy spirits. No safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

Please pick up the trash left in the back door seal lock. 1 Burn trash and 1 Not Burn trash.

Date: 1/7/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Intern trailer heater, Perseverance rear view mirror, Crew car

Power system:
Solar: Nominal.
SOC Last 24 hours: Max 100%; Min 60%; Avg 71.3%.
VDC Last 24 hours: Max 58.9V; Min 42.03; Avg 48.06V.
Generator run time: 4604.1 hours. Oil changed on 01/03/2024. VDC threshold changed to 41V.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 65%
Director Tank: 60%
Intern Tank: 78%
Generator Tank: 38%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 550gallons
GreenHab – 200 gallons
Outpost tank – 450 gallons
Science Dome – 0 gallons
Hab Toilet Tank emptied: No

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 196.2
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Perseverance rear view mirror broken.

ATV: ATV’s Used: None. Nothing to report.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies. Need to be serviced.
Crew Car used and why, where: N/A
General notes and comments: Crew car towed to Loa for repairs.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.
EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All nominal
Comms: All nominal
Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: All nominal. Two fire extinguisher were taken to GJ for servicing.
Summary of Hab Operations: All nominal. Carbon and sediment water filters were changed in 01/06/2024. UV lamp is pending, hard to find.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: All nominal.
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory weather stripping got detached and wrapped around the telescope. Solution is pending from the manufacturer.
Summary of RAM Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations: Intern trailer heater isn’t functional and was dropped off for repairs on 12/22/2025. One fire extinguisher was taken to GJ for servicing.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.