Category: Operations Report

SOL: 3

Name of person filing report: Ashley Kowalski

Non-nominal systems: (1) Wire connections to plug on EVA suit #7 (updates from yesterday’s report), (2) Microwave/vent hood light

Notes on non-nominal systems:

The crew received the EVA suit #7 repair instructions. In accordance with those instructions, the Crew Engineer with the assistance of the GreenHab Officer removed the air vent successfully. Upon inspection of the lower interior of the suit, we did not locate the tiny screw that holds the “push” button pin to the charging socket. We were able to find another screw in the EVA repair kit, and we screwed in the button pin. However, upon taking off the air vent, we realized that the actual wire connections that connect to the charging socket were disconnected. Yesterday when we reported that the EVA suit was still charging, we made this assumption based on the green light that was shining on the wall plug. We realized today that that wall plug shines green even if it is not plugged into any device, thus the wires were most likely already disconnected last night. In the RAM, we found a soldering iron, solder, and wire. We feel confident that we could reconnect these wires, but would like Mission Support’s agreement with this plan prior to proceeding. If we want to use the current plug, we would need solder wick in order to clean up the current connections before resoldering new wire connections. However, we did find a new plug in the EVA repair kit, so if we use this new plug, we would not need the solder wick. Please advise us on how to proceed. Two images are attached for your reference.

Additionally, while the Crew Engineer was on EVA this afternoon with two other crew members, the Commander investigated the light under the microwave/vent hood. She used a Philips screwdriver to remove the light cover and found there is currently no light bulb inside. Thus, she could not tell what size light bulb it takes. However, she did take a picture of the appliance information and serial number from inside the microwave door (please see attached image). Can mission support please look up the model number and determine what type of light they need to order?

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A

Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 105.7 (Start), 105.8 (End)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 90%
Currently charging: No

Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 214.5 (Start), 214.6 (End)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 88%
Currently charging: No

Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A

General notes on rovers: No additional notes/comments.

Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 35 gallons used today, 80 gallons used in total thus far
Water (static tank): 470 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (On or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: Yes, it was emptied around ~9:45 AM.

Summary of internet: No issues with the internet. Connection is good.

Summary of suits and radios: The two walkie talkies mentioned previous reports (one from the upstairs set and one from the downstairs set) are still not working.

Summary of GreenHab operations: Additional information can be found in the GreenHab Report.
WATER USE: ~18 gallons (~3 gallons today)
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: 1.55 oz (1 oz of microgreens, 0.55 oz of radish stems)

Summary of ScienceDome operations: N/A
Dual split: No heat or AC used. All systems off.

Summary of RAM operations: Soldering irons, solder, and wire were taken from the RAM. They were not used yet. The crew simply was searching for tools and materials they would potentially need to repair the wire connections for EVA suit #7. We await feedback from Mission Support prior to completing any repairs.

Summary of any observatory issues: No observatory issues.

Summary of health and safety issues: No health and safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: This is just a general note to let you know that the hot water in the shower does NOT have a delay, it came on hot almost immediately. Also, the front air lock closed much easier today when returning from the EVA.

Submitted by: Barbara Braun
Crew: #269
Date: 11/29/2022

***Biggest item to note is the absence of a fire extinguisher in the Greenhab. See below for a detailed report.

Part 1: Using the attached Safety Equipment Inventory, locate, test and confirm operation of all safety equipment. List any equipment not found and/or missing:

HSO Response:

HAB: There is no intercom on the lower deck. Per discussion with Mission Support on 11/27 this is known and is OK

GREENHAB: We could not locate a fire extinguisher in the Greenhab. All other equipment in inventory is present and functional.

SCIENCE DOME: All equipment in inventory is present and functional.

RAM: All equipment in inventory is present and functional.

ROVERS: Opportunity has a tow rope attached.

Part 2: Locate and confirm the emergency escape routes in the Hab are functional and clear:
Stairs
Emergency window
Commander’s window
HSO Response: Located and confirmed to be clear.

Part Three:

Inventory First Aid kit and note what needs to be refilled: None
Note any safety issues: None
Note any health/environmental issues: None
Note any missing or recommended health and safety supplies: Could not find a pulse oximeter

SOL: 2

Name of person filing report: Ashley Kowalski

Non-nominal systems: (1) Anomaly with the front air lock, (2) “Push” button on EVA suit #7 is broken.

Notes on non-nominal systems: Upon returning from our EVAs, we noticed that the front air lock was difficult to close. The crew members needed to almost lift the door in order to be able to close it. It seemed as though the lower hinge was broken. The crew contacted Tier 1 support regarding this issue. The crew is also willing and interested in scheduling an EVA to try to fix this issue, if mission support is in agreement and the necessary tools/parts are available to us.

Regarding the broken “push” button in suit #7, the crew used a few tools from the RAM and made attempts to fix this, but were unsuccessful. Tier 1 support was contacted, and we are awaiting further instructions on how to fix this. Please note that the broken “push” button does not seem to affect the ability for the suit to charge.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: 201.7 (Start), 201.8 (End)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 88%
Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 105.6 (Start), 105.7 (End)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 90%
Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 214.4 (Start), 214.5 (End)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 91%
Currently charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: 250.1 (Start), 250.3 (End)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 85%
Currently charging: No

General notes on rovers: Three of the four rovers were left charging after the EVAs today. The crew engineer reminded all crew members that that is not the correct protocol. We also received this reminder message from Tier 1 support. The rovers will be left not charging after future EVAs.

Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 20 gallons used today, 45 gallons used in total thus far
Water (static tank): 505 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (On or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: No

Summary of internet: No issues with the internet. Connection is good.

Summary of suits and radios: The two walkie talkies mentioned in yesterday’s report (one from the upstairs set and one from the downstairs set) are still not working.

Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab Officer received training today. Additional information can be found in the GreenHab Report.
WATER USE: ~15 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: No crops harvested.

Summary of ScienceDome operations: The crew set up their microscope in the ScienceDome today after all of the EVAs were completed. Two extension cords that the crew found in the RAM were used for this set up.

Dual split: No heat or AC used. All systems off.

Summary of RAM operations: Pliers were taken from the RAM into the habitat in order to attempt to fix the “push” button on EVA suit #7. Two extension cords were taken from the RAM in order to power the microscope and supplemental microscope light.

Summary of any observatory issues: No observatory issues.

Summary of health and safety issues: No health and safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None.

SOL: 1

Name of person filing report: Ashley Kowalski

Non-nominal systems: The red webbing strap that is used to secure the front airlock door broke in half. Also, the two silver knobs on the oven do not work well. Only the black knobs work consistently.

Notes on non-nominal systems: Crew temporarily repaired broken red webbing strap with a water knot, and it is currently holding. As for the oven knobs, the crew switches them as needed.

ROVERS
Spirit rover used: (Used for rover training today)
Hours: 201.5 (start), 201.7 (end)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 90%
Currently charging: No

Opportunity rover used: (Used for rover training today)
Hours: 105.4 (start), 105.5 (end)
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 86%
Currently charging: No

Curiosity rover used: (Used for rover training today)
Hours: 214.4 (end) (starting number was not noted)
Beginning charge: Not noted
Ending charge: 89%
Currently charging: No

Perseverance rover used: Not used
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A
General notes on rovers: No issues noted with any of the rovers used today.

Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: ~25 gallons
Water (static tank): ~525 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (On or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: No
Summary of internet: No issues with the internet. Connection is good.
Summary of suits and radios: Two of our radios do not work once they are taken off the charging ports.
Summary of GreenHab operations: GreenHab is not yet accessible to the crew.
WATER USE: Unknown
Heater: Unknown
Supplemental light: Unknown
Harvest: Unknown
Summary of ScienceDome operations: ScienceDome is not yet accessible to the crew.
Dual split: N/A
Summary of RAM operations: No work was done in the RAM today.
Summary of any observatory issues: No observatory issues.
Summary of health and safety issues: No health and safety issues.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: The password for the Google drive account to upload videos does not work. We are trying the password that was provided in the most recent handbook. Please let the crew know the password when you have a moment. Thanks!

SOL: 0
Name of person filing report: Alli Taylor
Non-nominal systems: N/A
Notes on non-nominal systems: N/A
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA) N/A
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) N/A
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) N/A
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: No
General notes on rovers: N/A
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: N/A gallons
Water (static tank): N/A gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): Unknown
Static tank heater (On or off): Unknown
Toilet tank emptied: No
Summary of internet: Good
Summary of suits and radios: N/A
Summary of GreenHab operations: N/A
WATER USE: N/A gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Unknown
Harvest: N/A
Summary of ScienceDome operations: N/A
Dual split: Unknown
Summary of RAM operations: N/A
Summary of any observatory issues: N/A
Summary of health and safety issues: N/A
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Summary of crew car usage:
Mileage: 209008 upon receipt of car
Oil check: good (see photo)
Check for damage: we did notice a grounding wire or something under the hood that is not connected (see photo), window wind guards/visors were visibly damaged, hub cap inside the back of car, and something spilled in the back cup holder area (see photo). On the drive from Grand Junction to MDRS, we did have a check engine light pop on midway through the drive.
Gas tank: full upon delivery by crew 268, filled by crew 269 upon arrival to Hollow Mountain in Hanksville.

Name of person filing report: Shannon Rupert
Reason for Report: Routine/crew changeover
Non-nominal systems: Generator

Action taken for non-nominal systems: Since we began running the generator this season, we have noticed a lag in the motor. On Nov 24th, we had a brown out during the night. The power monitor in my trailer was sounding an alert so we turned the generator off at 5 am. Later that day we serviced the generator completely and did some testing. The brown out was not caused by the power load, as the generator dragged both when connected to the system and when it was not. So we are now going to have the propane provider check the fuel regulator to see if there is a problem in that part of the system.

Generator: We are running it about 13 hours a day right now, which is normal for this time of year. On Nov 25th, we replaced the air filter (since the one I had installed on the 12th was one that had been briefly used last season, checked all parts, cleaned air intakes, changed spark plugs. We need to change the oil again but are waiting for the shipment of oil.

ScienceDome Dual Split: off
Solar— Nominal.
Solar— SOC Last 24 hours:
Max 100%
Min 65%
Avg 78.1%

Propane Reading, station tank – 72%
Propane Reading, director tank— 80%
Propane Reading, intern tank— 72%
Propane Reading, generator— 59%
Ethanol Free Gasoline – 0 gallons
Water (static tank) – 550 gallons
Water in GreenHab – 200 gallons
Water in ScienceDome: 0 gallons
Water (Outpost tank) – 250 gallons

Hab toilet tank emptied: check regular operations reports

Sojourner rover used: no
Hours: not noted
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 100
Currently charging: yes
Notes on rovers: nothing to report

ATV’s Used: (Honda, 350.1, 350.2, 300): Honda
Reason for use: charging battery
Oil Added? no
ATV Fuel Used: 0 Gals
# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 0
Notes on ATVs: Currently waiting to be picked up for serving

HabCar used and why, where? Yes, to town
CrewCar used and why, where? Yes, to town and to Grand Junction

Luna used and why, where? No
General notes and comments: Tabs for the year were purchased for the 2018 rovers and the HabCar. That means all vehicles are registered until next year.

Summary of internet: Nominal. HudgesNet is currently off, and we plan to reroute it for crew use and keep Starlink at the Outpost except when crews are out of sim. The new iMac has been installed at the HabCom Station on the lower deck.

Summary of suits and radios: Sergii switched out one battery. We also found a cache of dead batteries in the cabinet so we will need to get those recycled soon.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why? Which reminded me: we received a notice from the state to remove the old batteries we had and also to secure our gas cans so we did this a couple of weeks ago but I think I forgot to note it in my earlier reports so I am adding it here. It was completed the same day as we received the notice.

Summary of general operations: Started work on moving the conduit.

Summary of Hab operations: New lights installed in toilet room and shower room. We found the missing raceway piece and need to paint and install it still. Pipe under the kitchen sink was securely repaired. New pillows were put in all staterooms.

Summary of Outpost operations: Nothing to report
Summary of GreenHab operations: Plants were fertilized. Tomato cages were installed.
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Nothing to report
Summary of RAM operations: Nothing to report
Summary of any observatory issues: Nothing to report
Summary of health and safety issues: Nothing to report

Questions, concerns, supplies needed and requests: n/a

SOL: 12
Name of person filing report: Jas Purewal
Non-nominal systems: none
Notes on non-nominal systems: NA
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA) NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) NA
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) NA
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: NA
Beginning charge: NA
Ending charge: NA
Currently charging: NA
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: NA
Beginning charge: NA
Ending charge: NA
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: NA
Beginning charge: NA
Ending charge: NA
Currently charging: NA
General notes on rovers:
Summary of Hab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 25 gallons
Water (static tank): 300 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off) on
Toilet tank emptied: No
Summary of internet: Good
Summary of suits and radios: optimal
Summary of GreenHab operations: None
WATER USE: 6.66 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: none
Summary of ScienceDome operations: None
Dual split: (Heat or AC, On or Off) Heat, Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done) glue, tape and pliers returned to the RAM.
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues: all good
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: none

SOL: 11
Name of person filing report: Jas Purewal
Non-nominal systems: none
Notes on non-nominal systems: NA
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA) 201.5
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) 55%
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: NA
Beginning charge: NA
Ending charge: NA
Currently charging: NA
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 214.1
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 55%
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: NA
Beginning charge: NA
Ending charge: NA
Currently charging: NA
General notes on rovers:
Summary of Hab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 25 gallons
Water (static tank): 125 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off) on
Toilet tank emptied: No
Summary of internet: Good
Summary of suits and radios: optimal
Summary of GreenHab operations: None
WATER USE: 6.66 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: none
Summary of ScienceDome operations: None
Dual split: (Heat or AC, On or Off) Heat, Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues: all good
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: none

SOL: 10
Name of person filing report: Jas Purewal
Non-nominal systems: Number 7 spacesuit has an issue with the charge point. A metal push pin is loose. Sink leaked again.
Notes on non-nominal systems: NA
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA) 200.2
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) 45%
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: NA
Beginning charge: NA
Ending charge: NA
Currently charging: NA
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 212.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 47%
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: NA
Beginning charge: NA
Ending charge: NA
Currently charging: NA
General notes on rovers:
Summary of Hab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 25 gallons
Water (static tank): 150 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off) on
Toilet tank emptied: Yes
Summary of internet: Good
Summary of suits and radios: optimal
Summary of GreenHab operations: None
WATER USE: 5.71 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: none
Summary of ScienceDome operations: None
Dual split: (Heat or AC, On or Off) Heat, Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues: Dizzy crew member feels much better.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

SOL: 9
Name of person filing report: Jas Purewal
Non-nominal systems: Had to fix the drain under the kitchen sink again.
Notes on non-nominal systems: NA
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA) 199.9
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) 76%
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 105.1
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 88%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 212.5
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 91%
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: 249.7
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 58%
Currently charging: No
General notes on rovers: Percy’s left rear tail light is out
Summary of Hab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 25 gallons
Water (static tank): 175 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off) on
Toilet tank emptied: No
Summary of internet: Good
Summary of suits and radios: optimal
Summary of GreenHab operations: None
WATER USE: 6.5 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: none
Summary of ScienceDome operations: None
Dual split: (Heat or AC, On or Off) Heat, Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done) Received first aid kit resupply
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues: One crew member still feels dizzy but improving.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Whilst we are conserving water, at our current rate of use we predict that we will be down to our last 50 gallons by Sol 11.