Category: Operations Report

Crew 297 Operations Report 18-04-2024

SOL: 4

Name of person filing report: Matt Lynch (Engineer)

Non-nominal systems: Suit 2 (stuck valve), Suit 9 (broken visor), Radio 2 (likely damaged antenna)

Notes on non-nominal systems: The issues with Suit 2 and 9 were already noted before our mission. The issue with Suit 4 was fixed today. Fixes were attempted with Suit 2, however the two valve components are extremely stuck together. We propose drilling/sawing out the jammed valve, this will destroy the stuck component, but enable us to salvage the remaining pieces and return Suit 2 to functional operation. See below for specifics on Radio 2.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used:

Hours: 251.6

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 61%

Currently charging: No

Curiosity rover used:

Hours: 278.0

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 66%

Currently charging: No

General notes on rovers: NA

Summary of Hab operations: 1 bag of non-burnal (NB) trash for pickup

WATER USE: 46.9 gallons

Water (static tank): 333.1 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off

Static tank heater (On or off): off

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of internet: Looking up recipes, downloading entertainment, downloading navigation applications, report formatting methods, catching up on Earthly news

Summary of suits and radios: Comms issued occurred with Radio 2 on EVA, diagnostics back at the hab revealed a likely damaged antenna as the cause but we were unable to fully recreate the problems

Radios 1,2,5, and 6 were used.

EVA Suits 1,4,6, and 7 were used.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 3 gallons

Heater: Yes

Supplemental light: N/A

Harvest: 4g of cherry tomatoes

Summary of ScienceDome operations: A noxious sulfur-like smell has been noted in the ScienceDome, likely coming from the BioReactor experiment being autonomously performed there from a previous crew. This smell was not noticed the first two sols of this mission.

Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): Wrenches, mallets, and other tools were used in performing Suit repair.

Summary of any observatory issues: NA

Crew 297 Operations Report 19-04-2024

SOL: 5

Name of person filing report: Matt Lynch (Engineer)

Non-nominal systems: Suit 2 (stuck valve), Suit 9 (broken visor), Radio 2 (possibly damaged antenna), Suit 11 (poor battery life),

Notes on non-nominal systems: The issues with Suit 2 and 9 were already noted before our mission. Suit 2 repairs are ongoing. The problem with Radio 2 has been determined to likely be its headset, we are asking for a replacement. Suit 11’s battery was checked before EVA #7 today and was at 13.5 V (fully charged), yet the fans had a noticeable drop in speed by the second half of the EVA. Ultimately resulting in aborting the EVA early for health concerns. Testing the suit immediately after the EVA the voltage was 11.9 V, below the critical value of 12V. This suggested that the batteries have degraded to the point of not being capable of holding a considerable amount of charge to safely perform an EVA longer than 45 minutes.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used:

Hours: 251.8

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 39%

Currently charging: No

Curiosity rover used:

Hours: 278.2

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 44%

Currently charging: No

General notes on rovers: Opportunity’s key switch was noticed to be loose, this has been fixed by tightening the key switch during EVA #7.

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 23.5 gallons

Water (static tank): 309.6 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off

Static tank heater (On or off): off

Toilet tank emptied: no

Summary of internet: Looking up recipes, downloading entertainment, report formatting methods, catching up on Earthly news

Summary of suits and radios: The zip-tie on the rear panel for Suit 4 was missing and has been replaced today.

Radios 1,3,4,5, and 6 were used.

EVA Suits 4,6,7,8,10 and 11 were used.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 1 gallons

Heater: Yes

Supplemental light: N/A

Harvest: 11g of cherry tomatoes, 1g of rosemary

Summary of ScienceDome operations: A noxious sulfur-like smell has been noted in the ScienceDome, likely coming from the BioReactor experiment being autonomously performed there from a previous crew. This smell was not noticed the first two sols of this mission.

Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): Wrenches and channel locks were used to tighten the key switch on Opportunity.

Summary of any observatory issues: NA

Date: 4/14/2024
Name of person filing report: Ben Stanley
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Hab wall heater, solar observatory, perseverance parking brake & battery. EVA suit 2 & 9.

Power system:
Solar: Nominal.
SOC Last 24 hours: Max 100%; Min 47%; Avg 76.4%.
VDC Last 24 hours: Max 58.59V; Min 41.99V; Avg 49.70V.
Generator run time: 5616.1 hours.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 67%
Director Tank: 59%
Intern Tank: 80%
Generator Tank: 54%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 550 gallons
GreenHab – 200 gallons
Outpost tank – 500 gallons
Science Dome – 0 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: No

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 199.8
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: yes
Notes on Rovers: Perseverance is charging only up to about 90%. Charging error appears from time to time.

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

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: From Grand Junction by crew.
General notes and comments: Hab car needs its gas cap replaced.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: Suit 2 has twisted airway coupling, spare parts are in order. Suit 9 has damaged visor and put aside until end of the season.
Comms: All nominal.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: All nominal.
Summary of Hab Operations: Wall heater is not functioning. Diagnostic is pending. Toilet level indicator won’t go below 1/3.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: All nominal
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal
Summary of Observatories Operations: Solar observatory telescope diagonal is awaiting new part for replacement. Lower shutter is decoupled and fastened by bungee cord.
Summary of RAM Operations: All nominal
Summary of Outpost Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

[title HSO Beginning Of Mission Checklist- April 14th]

HSO BEGINNING OF MISSION CHECKLIST 2023-2024

Submitted by: Pawel Sawicki

Crew: 297

Date: 14/04/2024

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: none

Part 2: Locate and confirm the emergency escape routes in the Hab are functional and clear:

1. Stairs: ✅

2. Emergency window: ✅

3. Commander’s window: ✅

Part Three:

Inventory First Aid kit and note what needs to be refilled:

Lower HAB:
First Aid Kit:
Instead of Qty. 10 Antiseptic Towelettes, found Qty. 3 Antiseptic Towelettes and Qty 4. Alcohol Wipes. Qty. 3 Alcohol Wipes expired 03/2023
Only Qty. 7 Antiseptics present
Only Qty. 8 Burn Treatment present. Expires 04/2024
Mirror: none
EVA outdoor First Aid Kit: none
ScienceDome:
(Qty. 16) alcohol prep pads have expired on 08/2017
Note any safety issues: none (lower-stocked items pose no-factor to safe operations as they are present in other locations. Also no-factor to safety from expired items).

Note any health/environmental issues: none

Note any missing or recommended health and safety supplies: Recommend antihistamine and hydrocortisone, as Martian environment may present novel allergens for crew mates. Also recommend acetaminophen.

Safety Equipment Inventory 2023-2024

	HAB Upper deck	HAB Lower deck	RAM	GreenHab	ScienceDome	Rovers
CO monitor	✅(BIT passed)	✅ (BIT passed)	✅ (BIT passed)	✅ (BIT passed)	✅ (BIT passed)
Escape ladder	✅
Eyewash					✅
Fire blanket	✅		✅		✅
Fire extinguisher	✅ (Type 3 & 4) Exp: 5Jan2025	✅ (Type 3 & 4) Exp: 5Jan2025	✅ (Type 3 & 4) Exp: 13Feb2025	✅(Type 3 & 4) Exp: 13Feb2025	✅(Type 3 & 4) Exp: 13Feb2025
First Aid		✅			✅
Intercom	✅		✅	✅	✅
Nightlight	✅	✅
Propane alarm	✅(power-cycle successful)	✅ (power-cycle successful)
Radios (Channels 10 and 22)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Smoke alarm	✅ (BIT passed)	✅ (BIT passed)	✅ (BIT passed)	✅ (BIT passed)	✅ (BIT passed)
Tow rope						✅(Moved rope from RAM to Rover)

Wishing you all great health back on Earth,

Crew 297 Operations Report 15-04-2024

SOL: 1

Name of person filing report: Matt Lynch (Engineer)

Non-nominal systems: Suit 5 (ventilation electrical connection), Suit 2 (stuck valve) Suit 9 (broken visor), and Suit 3 (loose power connection)

Notes on non-nominal systems: The issues with Suit 5, 2, and 9 were already noted before our mission. We found the issues with suit 3 before EVA #2.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used:

Hours: 251.0

Beginning charge: 100

Ending charge: 80

Currently charging: No

Opportunity rover used:

Hours: 178.6

Beginning charge: 100

Ending charge: 72

Currently charging: No

Curiosity rover used:

Hours: 277.5

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 84%

Currently charging: No

General notes on rovers: NA

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 9.5 gallons

Water (static tank): 420.5 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off

Static tank heater (On or off): off

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of internet:

Summary of suits and radios:

Radios 1,2,3,4, 5 and 6 were used.

EVA Suits 4,6,7,8,10 and 11 were used.

Summary of GreenHab operations: First time observing and watering of all plants in the greenhab.

WATER USE: 4.25 gallons

Heater: On

Supplemental light: N/A

Harvest: None

Summary of ScienceDome operations: NA

Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): NA

Summary of any observatory issues: NA

Crew 297 Operations Report 16-04-2024

SOL: 2

Name of person filing report: Matt Lynch (Engineer)

Non-nominal systems: Suit 2 (stuck valve) and Suit 9 (broken visor).

Notes on non-nominal systems: The issues with Suit 2 and 9 were already noted before our mission. We have fixed the issues with Suit 3 today, thanks to the advice of Scott Davis. Suit’s 4 issues were investigated and likely fixed, however further observation will be done in the coming days to confirm this.

ROVERS

Opportunity rover used:

Hours: 178.8

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 63%

Currently charging: No

Curiosity rover used:

Hours: 277.5

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 53%

Currently charging: No

General notes on rovers: Some tape on Curiosity’s chassis has peeled back and is sticking to the driver’s suit, this should be replaced with new tape on the next EVA.

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 20.1 gallons

Water (static tank): 400.4 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off

Static tank heater (On or off): off

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of internet: Looking up recipes, downloading entertainment, downloading navigation applications, report formatting methods, catching up on Earthly news

Summary of suits and radios:

Radios 2,3,4, and 6 were used.

EVA Suits 1,3, and 6 were used.

Summary of GreenHab operations: Watered and first time harvesting some tomatoes today

WATER USE: 2.0 gallons

Heater: On

Supplemental light: N/A

Harvest: 49g of cherry tomatoes

Summary of ScienceDome operations: NA

Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): A drill and snips were used last night to prepare the NPS for the EVA today. Several screwdrivers and wrenches were used in the repairing of Suits 3 & 4 (soldering was done without a crewmember’s personal tools).

Summary of any observatory issues: NA

SOL: 10
Name of person filing report: Louis Joseph
Non-nominal systems: Suit 5 (battery connection), Suit 2 (stuck valve) and Suit 9 (broken visor)
Notes on non-nominal systems: A second look has been given to Suit 5 components, after checking multiple times the Suit’s battery voltage and connections, everything seems to be working fine. Further attention will be given to the Suit’s electrical connection tomorrow.
After checking some of the suit’s helmets, I noticed a missing zip-tie on the back plate of one of the helmets. It has been replaced by a new one.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used:
Hours: (before EVA)
Beginning charge: (Before EVA)
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging)
Currently charging:
Opportunity rover used:
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Curiosity rover used:
Hours: 276,6
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 70
Currently charging: na (came back after 3pm)
Perseverance rover used:
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
General notes on rovers: NA
Summary of Hab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 22.87 gallons
Water (static tank): 314.74 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: yes
Summary of internet: Used for music playing, mails, research for experiments, learning languages.
Summary of suits and radios:
Radios 1,2 and 6 were used.
Light Suits 1,3 were used.
Summary of GreenHab operations: Watered all the crops today, harvesting of all kinds today
WATER USE: 7 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: N/A
Harvest:
Cilantro (6 leaves) : 1 g
Parsley (~10 leaves) : 1 g
Basilic (~40 leaves) : 9 g
Mint (~ leaves) : 3g
Tomatoes (13 pcs) : 57 g
Summary of ScienceDome operations: recording videos for sponsors and social media
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done) used to diagnose Suit 5 issues (multimeter) and to repair a zip-tie on one of the helmet’s back plate.
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues: Everybody is feeling great
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: NA

SOL: 11
Name of person filing report: Louis Joseph
Non-nominal systems: Suit 5 (battery connection), Suit 2 (stuck valve) and Suit 9 (broken visor)
Notes on non-nominal systems: Suit 5 was once more inspected inside the RAM. Louis (Engineer) and Hippolyte (GreenHab Officer) diagnosed the issue. It seems like there is a short-circuit at one of the ventilation’s connections (see linked pictures). The two wires connections are touching in some cases, causing the suit and the ventilation to shut down. A repair would require to re-solder this connection.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used:
Hours: 250.8
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 74%
Currently charging: na (came back after 3pm)
Opportunity rover used:
Hours: 178.1
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 85%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used:
Hours: 276.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 77%
Currently charging: na (came back after 3pm)

Perseverance rover used:
Hours: 290.1
Beginning charge: 90%
Ending charge: 76%
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: NA
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 29.41 gallons
Water (static tank): 285.33 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet: Used for music playing, mails, research for experiments, learning languages.
Summary of suits and radios:
Radios 1,2,3,4, 5 and 6 were used.
Light Suits 1,3, 4 and 6 were used.
Summary of GreenHab operations: Watered all the crops today, harvested parsley
WATER USE: 9 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: N/A
Harvest:
Parsley (~20 leaves) : 2 g
Summary of ScienceDome operations:
During the morning, writing reports and working for research.
During the afternoon, collecting biological samples (blood and saliva)
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations: Used to check the Suit 5 issue, a multimeter and some electric tape were used.
Summary of any observatory issues:
Summary of health and safety issues: everybody feels good
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

Crew 296 Operations Report 12-04-2024
SOL: 12
Name of person filing report: Louis Joseph
Non-nominal systems: Suit 5 (ventilation electrical connection), Suit 2 (stuck valve) and Suit 9 (broken visor)
Notes on non-nominal systems: No work was done on non-nominal systems today
ROVERS
Spirit rover used:
Hours: 250.8
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 87
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used:
Hours: 178.1
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 89
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used:
Hours: 276.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 87%
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used:
Hours: 290.1
Beginning charge: 80
Ending charge: 67
Currently charging: No
General notes on rovers: NA
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: Cannot be measured as water has been added to the tank
Water (static tank): 360.5 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: yes
Summary of internet: Used for music playing, mails, research for experiments, learning languages, live connection with a Spanish TV
Summary of suits and radios:
Radios 1,2,3,4, 5 and 8 were used.
Light Suits 1,3, 4, 6 and 8 were used.
Summary of GreenHab operations: On my last day, every corner of the greenhab was filled with water and memories. See you in another life tomatoes
WATER USE: 9.5 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: N/A
Harvest: None
Summary of ScienceDome operations:
Medical samples were packed for transportation to Grand Junction
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done) Used to dismantle Maxime’s weather station’s metal pole
Summary of any observatory issues: NA

SOL: 7
Name of person filing report: Louis Joseph
Non-nominal systems: Suit 2 (stuck valve) and Suit 9 (broken visor)
Notes on non-nominal systems: No solutions found for Suit 2 yet.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: NA
Hours: (before EVA)
Beginning charge: (Before EVA)
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging)
Currently charging:
Opportunity rover used:
Hours: 177.2
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 51
Currently charging:
Curiosity rover used: NA
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Perseverance rover used:
Hours: 289.6
Beginning charge: 86
Ending charge: 51
Currently charging:
General notes on rovers:
Summary of Hab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 16.34 gallons
Water (static tank): 384.99 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off):
Static tank heater (On or off)
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet: Used for music playing, mails, research for experiments, learning languages.
Summary of suits and radios:
Radios 3,4,7,5,6 were used.
Light Suits 1,3,4,6 were used.
Summary of GreenHab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 9 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: N/A
Harvest:
Tomatoes (13 pcs) : 49 g
Parsley (~20 leaves) : 3 g
Summary of ScienceDome operations:
During the afternoon, Imane, Alba and Arnaud used the science dome for blood and saliva collection to assess stress and immunity markers as well as material preparation for the next few days. We’ve also processed blood samples after their collection. We have frozen the saliva samples and performed a measurement of AMMP-8 in saliva with the ORALyzer ® for the evaluation of oral health.
Dual split: Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
RAM was used by Louis to create the GCPs (Ground Control Point) that will be used in future EVAs for his experiment. He only used markers, green duct tape (both brought to the MDRS) and a pair of scissors from the RAM. Tools from the RAM were also used to replace missing tennis balls and zip-ties along the corridors of the station. A total of 13 new zip-ties and 1 tennis ball were added to secure the stakes and the cover of the corridors of the station.
Summary of any observatory issues: put notes here
Summary of health and safety issues: One of our crew members has been diagnosed with a lice infection. To control further spreading of the head lice, 2 members had to break out of simulation and go grab necessary supplies to the nearest pharmacy
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: NA