AARG 3I: Mission Day 7

10/04/2022:

The crew awoke at 0800CST.

Daily Report:

Water Electrolysis

Mission Specialist Loy released gases from electrolysis. Due to a heavy EVA schedule, Cardiobreath, surveys, and general hab operations, the electrolysis study observations were paused for today.

EVA Operations

The last rendition of the mobility efficiency study was completed today. For the past week, EVA operations fill much of the crews time. Due to the length of the observation time (60 mins), in addition to pre- and post-EVA time, an EVA can absorb approximately 3 hours for a single analog astronaut. Utilizing a checklist developed by ARG-2i, the crew is able to perform EVA is minimal incidents/disruptions. The crew was able to successfully to execute four EVA observations. Additionally, the crew performed a training session with for the next series of EVA research. With the mobility efficiency research project complete the crew will redirect their efforts to another EVA study for contingency and self-rescue methods utilizing a very special crew member, K.U.R.T. #saveKURT

Mission Commander Lojek performing the mobility study.

Stress Mitigation Study

The first focused-breathing session was conducted from 0948-0958, the second from 1330-1340, and a third will be completed before the crew rest for the night. Data still continues to be collected and analyzed for this project.

Humanure Plant Study

All plants consumed expected water levels and will continue to monitor their progress. Observations will continue tomorrow morning. Other experiments and notes The Cardiobreath study was completed for all three participants. UND surveys (mid-mission) and experiments completed.

Other experiments and notes

The Cardiobreath study was completed for all three participants. UND surveys (mid-mission) and experiments completed.

Mission Specialist Loy performing Cardiobreath.