Category: Operations Report

Crew 310 Operations Report 04-02-2025

SOL: 2

Name of person filing report: Helena Arias

Non-nominal systems:

Robotic Observatory

Notes on non-nominal systems: The hypothesis about the thermal issues in the loft upper deck is that there is a cold air gust when the heater turns off. Thermostat temperature in SOL 1 was set to 70ºF. Thermostat temperature today was set to 75ºF and it felt hotter in the loft but uncomfortable in the dorms. Heater will be set to 74ºF tonight.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: yes

Hours: 263.5

Beginning charge: 100 %

Ending charge: 77 %

Currently charging: no

Opportunity rover used: yes

Hours: 202.6

Beginning charge: 100 %

Ending charge: 70 %

Currently charging: yes

Curiosity rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: yes

General notes on rovers: last check made on SOL 2 (18:38 PM).

Summary of Hab operations: Sport, meals, EVA 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): 22.22 gal.
2) Smart Home Dashboard (see notes): 21.34 gal.

Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 449.361 gal.

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 19:00 to 21:00 for personal communication and reports.

Summary of suits and radios:

Suits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Radios: nominal

All radio and spacesuit batteries checked before EVA: Yes. All nominal.

NOTES: LilyGo unit found in the first EVA of the day.

Summary of GreenHab operations: plants were watered twice (morning and evening) and some plants were harvested.

WATER USE: 6 gallons

Heater (On or Off): On

Supplemental light (hours of operation): 3

Harvest (name, weight in grams):

14 g basil

45 g rucola

10 g cherry tomatoes

63 g radish

Summary of Science Dome operations: Marina Martínez, Estel Blay and Ariadna Farres have been working on their experiments.

Dual split: Off

Summary of RAM operations: Monica Roca and Helena Arias have been working on the reflector. RAM was also used as an airlock for the second EVA of the day. A crew member hit her back in the RAM. Cold was applied. She feels well but is still under observation.

Summary of any observatory issues:

Robotic observatory: Not working. Maintenance planned for June.

Summary of health and safety issues: A crew member hit her back in the RAM. Cold was applied. She feels well but is still under observation.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: none

Crew 310 Operations Report 05-02-2025

SOL: 3

Name of person filing report: Helena Arias

Non-nominal systems:

Robotic Observatory

Hab secondary structure

Notes on non-nominal systems: Maintenance of the observatory planned for June. The cause of the thermal system failure has been detected: there are air leaks in the upper deck of the Hab. Guidance has been requested from mission support. There was permission for covering the scratches with temporary patches but not foam or other fix solutions. The solution will be evaluated tonight.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: yes

Curiosity rover used: yes

Hours: 302,1

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 75 %

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: yes

Hours: 292,8

Beginning charge: 100 %

Ending charge: 77 %

Currently charging: yes

General notes on rovers: last check made on SOL 3 (18:58 PM).

Summary of Hab operations: Sport, meals, EVA preparation and 3d printing activities have been made as usual. The crew has been eating a special meal today. Arias has also been working on temporary solutions for the leaks.

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): 32.675 gal.
2) Smart Home Dashboard (see notes): 33.04 gal.

Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 416.686 gal.

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:

Suits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10

Radios: nominal

All radio and spacesuit batteries checked before EVA: Yes. All nominal.

Summary of GreenHab operations: plants were watered twice (morning and evening) and some plants were harvested.

WATER USE: 7 gallons

Heater (On or Off): On

Supplemental light (hours of operation): 3

Harvest (name, weight in grams):

14 g rucola

1 beet

1 carrot

61 g radish (3 units)

Summary of Science Dome operations: Marina Martínez, Estel Blay and Ariadna Farres have been working on their experiments.

Dual split: Off

Summary of RAM operations: Monica Roca and Helena Arias have been working on the reflector. RAM was also used as an airlock for the first EVA of the day.

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: Guidance has been requested in order to assess the air leakage. An EVA will be requested in the next few days to observe the damage from the outside of the structure.

Crew 310 Operations Report 06-02-2025

SOL: 4

Name of person filing report: Helena Arias

Non-nominal systems:

Robotic Observatory

Hab secondary structure

Toilet tank level indicator

Notes on non-nominal systems: Maintenance of the observatory planned for June. There are air leaks in the upper deck of the Hab. The scratches were covered with duct tape and bubble wrap The solution improves the situation. The toilet tank was full (although the indicator shows 2/3). The alarm started ringing at 4.30 am. The tank was emptied following the protocol, but the indicator did not update accordingly, and the alarm would not switch off, so we disconnected the battery. Visual inspection will be performed from now on and until the indicator is fixed. We propose rebooting the indicator either by disconnecting and reconnecting the power source or pressing the pump switch.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: yes

Hours: 264,0

Beginning charge: 100 %

Ending charge: 84 %

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: yes

Curiosity rover used: yes

Hours: 293,4

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 75 %

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: yes

Hours: 302,9

Beginning charge: 100 %

Ending charge: 88 %

Currently charging: yes

General notes on rovers: last check made on SOL 4 (19:30 PM).

Summary of Hab operations: Sport, meals, EVA preparation and 3d printing activities have been made as usual. The toilet tank was full (although the indicator shows 2/3). The alarm started ringing at 4.30 am and was deactivated by disconnecting the battery.

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): 22,21 gal.
2) Smart Home Dashboard (see notes): 26.57 gal.

Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 394,467 gal.

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On

Static tank heater (on or off): On

Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): Yes

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: LilyGo antenna has been reset during EVA #7 due to anomalies on the refresh rate. After the reset, the system worked as nominal.

Suits: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9

Radios: nominal

All radio and spacesuit batteries checked before EVA: Yes. All nominal.

Summary of GreenHab 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): 2

Harvest (name, weight in grams):

42 g Arugula Astro (rucola)

25 g basil

7 g parsley

15 g mint

25 g scallion

23 g carrot (1 unit)

117 g cucumber (1 unit)

35 g cherry tomato

20 g radish (2 units)

Summary of Science Dome operations: Marina Martínez, Jennifer García and Anna Bach have been working on their projects.

Dual split: Off

Summary of RAM operations: Monica Roca has been working on the reflector parts. RAM was also used as an airlock for the second EVA of the day.

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: The toilet tank indicator should be fixed. The engineer will follow any instructions received from Mission Support.

Crew 310 Operations Report 07-02-2025

SOL: 5

Name of person filing report: Helena Arias

Non-nominal systems:

Robotic Observatory

Hab secondary structure

Opportunity Rover

Notes on non-nominal systems: Maintenance of the observatory planned for June. There are air leaks in the upper deck of the Hab. The scratches were covered with duct tape and bubble wrap. The toilet tank indicator works properly again. A crew member noticed that Opportunity has a flat tire.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: no

Opportunity rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: no

Curiosity rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: no

Perseverance rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: no

General notes on rovers: last check made on SOL 5 (10:30 PM). The rear right tire of Opportunity seems low on air (see image).

Summary of Hab operations: Sport, meals, EVA preparation, computer-based research and 3d printing activities have been made as usual. The toilet tank indicator works as nominal again.

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): 15.684 gal.
2) Smart Home Dashboard (see notes): 20.57 gal.

Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 378.783 gal.

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:

Suits: 1, 2, 5, 6

Radios: nominal

All radio and spacesuit batteries checked before EVA: Yes. All nominal.

Summary of GreenHab operations: plants were watered twice (morning and evening) and some plants were harvested.

WATER USE: 10 gallons

Heater (On or Off): On

Supplemental light (hours of operation): 2

Harvest (name, weight in grams):

19 g coriander

Summary of Science Dome operations: Marina Martínez has been working on her experiments.

Dual split: Off

Summary of RAM operations: Monica Roca has been working on the reflector parts.

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: Maintenance on Opportunity should be done. The engineer waits for any instructions.

Date:

2/8/2025
Name of person filing report: David Steinhour
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems:
-UV lamp has arrived for the water filter, and it is awaiting installation.
-Small cracks in the wall of the Hab in the loft area are allowing cold air intrusion.
-Generator piston rings are slowly going bad, and the generator is at more than 4x its recommended service life before overhaul.
-Opportunity tire is leaking.
-Crew car driver side ball joint needs replacement
-Power system battery
-Tear in tarps where the tunnels meet outside the science dome."

Propane Readings: "Refilled 1/27
Station Tank: 73%
Director Tank: 80%
Intern Tank: 86%
Generator Tank: 52%"

Water: "Hab Static Tank – 379 gallons
GreenHab – 152 gallons
Outpost tank – 100% FULL"

Rovers: "Sojourner rover used: Yes
Hours: 209.5
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Opportunity’s right rear tire was low on 2/8. No leak was easily found. It was refilled and checked throughout the day of 2/8. with no major leak identified"

Cars: "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).
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
"

Summary of Internet: Nominal
EVA suits and radios: "Suits: All nominal.
Comms: All nominal.
T-Echo Locators: After resetting, all nominal. New features have been added."
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 has arrived for water filter, and it is awaiting installation. 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: Nominal
Summary of RAM Operations: Nominal
Summary of Outpost Operations: Nominal
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal

Crew 310 Operations Report 08-02-2025

SOL: 6

Name of person filing report: Helena Arias

Non-nominal systems:

Robotic Observatory

Hab secondary structure

Spacesuit 7 ventilation

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. Other scratches will be covered during this evening using the same method. Opportunity’s tire is already filled with air and under observation. The ventilator on spacesuit 7 stopped working instantaneously during the first EVA but started working again after shaking the backpack.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: yes

Hours: 264.2

Beginning charge: 100 %

Ending charge: 66 %

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: no

Hours: –

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: yes

Curiosity rover used: yes

Hours: 293.8

Beginning charge: 100 %

Ending charge: 99 %

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: yes

Hours: 303.5

Beginning charge: 100 %

Ending charge: 90 %

Currently charging: yes

General notes on rovers: last check made on SOL 6 (8:00 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): 35.903 gal.
2) Smart Home Dashboard (see notes): 31.46 gal.

Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 340.88 gal.

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: The ventilator on spacesuit 7 stopped working instantaneously during both EVAs but would start working again after shaking the backpack.

Suits: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Radios: nominal

All radio and spacesuit batteries checked before EVA: Yes. All nominal.

Summary of GreenHab operations: plants were watered twice (morning and evening) and some plants were harvested.

WATER USE: 10.2 gallons

Heater (On or Off): On

Supplemental light (hours of operation): 2.5

Harvest (name, weight in grams):

20 g basil

260 g cucumber

57 g cherry tomato

Summary of Science Dome operations: Marina Martínez and Anna Bach has been working on her experiments.

Dual split: Off

Summary of RAM operations: Monica Roca has been working on the reflector parts.

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: The engineer requests guidance to check and fix the ventilation of Spacesuit 7. The crew has also experienced some issues with the LilyGoes. After arriving to the final location in the first EVA of the day, LilyGo 7’s location kept updating in the same position with no change. All devices were reset during the activity of the EVA. The four LilyGoes were checked once the crew arrived to the main Hab, as no change was noticed in the iMAC. LilyGo 7 was reset again with no success. This same LilyGo was taken in the second EVA by error, but it started showing it’s location as LilyGo 10, instead of 7. Guidance is also requested in order to solve this issue.

Date: 1/4/2025
Name of person filing report: Ben Stanley
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system battery, Curiosity rover, Hab toilet overflow alarm, UV filter for water system.

Power system:
Solar: The battery bank does not hold charge when sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator has been monitored for oil leaks; minor leaks observed.

Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter changed on 1/9/2025.
2) Current hours – 7894.1

Propane Readings:
Refill ordered and expected Tuesday
Station Tank: 53%
Director Tank: 50%
Intern Tank: 59%
Generator Tank: 32%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 550 gallons
GreenHab – 190 gallons
Outpost tank – 420 gallons

Rovers: Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 208.1
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Curiosity left rear tire removed. Will be taken to shop this week.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
General notes and comments: Check engine light no longer comes on with Crew Car

Summary of Internet: Nominal

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All nominal.
Comms: All nominal.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Nominal

Summary of Hab Operations: Toilet overflow alarm is coming off for uknown reasons and its batery had been removed. Inspection is pending.
UV water filter lamp failed and was unplugged. New UV lamp ordered.

Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal
Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal
Summary of Observatories Operations: Nominal
Summary of RAM Operations: Nominal
Summary of Outpost Operations: Nominal
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal

Crew 306 Operations Report 01-03-2025
SOL: 12
Name of person filing report: Keegan Chavez

Non-nominal systems: Water Filter UV Lamp, Overflow sensor
Notes on non-nominal systems: UV lamp light is out, alarm sounds when plugged in, needs to be replaced. Overflow sensor is still unplugged

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: No

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: No
General notes on rovers: none

Summary of Hab operations: Upper and lower Hab floors were cleaned, crew members showered, extra water was brought for cleaning and full showers
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 1/2/2024 1800 – 1/3/2024 2000
1) Per formula:
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 47.85 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 242.855 gal (per formula)
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: nominal internet usage

Summary of suits and radios: No suits were used today, all radios are charged and fully operational

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer: watered plants and the floor to increase humidity, removed dead leaves, cleaned GreenHab
WATER USE: 3.5 gal
Heater (On or Off): On, automatic
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 1700 – 2200
Harvest (name, weight in grams): none

Summary of Science Dome operations: GreenHab Officer: collected waste media from mushrooms, fed mushrooms, measured temp of mushrooms, cleaned out grow tent, cleaned Science Dome; Commander: cleaned Science Dome
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): On, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: Engineer: Soldered prototype suit biometric measurement system, packed up equipment, cleaned RAM

Summary of any observatory issues: No issues
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

Date: 1/4/2025
Name of person filing report: Ben Stanley
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system battery, Curiosity rover, Hab toilet overflow alarm, UV filter for water system.

Power system:
Solar: The battery bank does not hold charge when sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator has been monitored for oil leaks; none or extremely minor leaks observed.

Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter, air filter changed on 1/3/2025. Generator hours 7732.7.
2) Current hours – 7753.8

Propane Readings:
Refilled on 12/30/2024
Station Tank: 65%
Director Tank: 61%
Intern Tank: 69%
Generator Tank: 64%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 200 gallons
GreenHab – 120 gallons
Outpost tank – 450 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 208.1
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Curiosity left rear tire is airing out and need to be taken to a shop.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: Drop off crew at Grand Junction and return.
General notes and comments: Check engine light came on with Crew Car

Summary of Internet: Nominal

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All nominal.
Comms: All nominal.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Nominal
Summary of Hab Operations: Toilet overflow alarm is coming off for uknown reasons and its batery had been removed. Inspection is pending.
UV water filter lamp failed and was unplugged. New UV lamp ordered.

Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal
Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal
Summary of Observatories Operations: Nominal
Summary of RAM Operations: Nominal
Summary of Outpost Operations: Nominal
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal

Crew 306 Operations Report 01-02-2025
SOL: 11
Name of person filing report: Keegan Chavez

Non-nominal systems: Overflow sensor
Notes on non-nominal systems: overflow sensor remains off

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 260.6
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 57
Currently Charging: No

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA):
Beginning charge: (Before EVA):
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging):
Currently Charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 299.8
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 70
Currently Charging: No
General notes on rovers: none

Summary of Hab operations: Operations were nominal
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 1/1/2024 1700 – 1/2/2024 1800
1) Per formula: 22.8725 gal
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 25.78 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 187.3075 gal (per formula)
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: nominal internet usage

Summary of suits and radios: Suits 2,4, 6 were used for EVA today, all radios are charged and fully operational

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer: watered plants and the floor to increase humidity, harvested 1 carrot
WATER USE: 9.5 gal
Heater (On or Off): On, automatic
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 1700 – 2200
Harvest (name, weight in grams): carrot: 14g

Summary of Science Dome operations: GreenHab Officer: fed mushrooms, took temp measurements of mushrooms, began to clean up equipment; Commander: processed last samples from Eos chasma, categorized samples, cleaned dirt from containers and sink, returned volt meters and aluminum tape to RAM, measured 0.2V from cells made on Sol 10, measured 0.7V from cells when placed in series, cleaned up equipment
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): On, automatic

Summary of RAM operations: Engineer: Soldered components to temp measurement board and CO2 sensor/raspberry pi board

Summary of any observatory issues: No issues
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: