The Crew enjoyed another restful day due to the continued unpredictable Martian environment providing now chilling rain and near freezing temperatures. Alas, the Crew remains steadfast and uses the time most efficiently. Many spent time working on their projects, cleaning up the Core (living quarters) habitat, or completing their coursework assignments. MS Gonzalez spent six hours on school work-get it done!
They continued watching the Nightmare on Elm Street series playing in the background, while creating appetizing meals for lunch and dinner. Then transitioned to some laughs by watching Family Guy-gigity!
The Crew enjoying breakfast with some video game action while MS DeJan and MS Cecil competing in a friendly game of Mario Kart Racing.
CO Turner getting her stretch on while enjoying some micro greenery on Mars.
Martian Strawberry Chocolate pudding for desert. (No, it is not poo!)
The hamama microgreens are growing well.
Martian Soil
During other day of Martian rain MS focused on her plants. The soil is still looking good, there are nice little sprouts, and the soil is nice and moist. Today MS Cecil tracked how deep her roots went and found that one tried to reach the regolith, the rest tried to avoid it at all costs. It was an interesting surprise. At the moment not much change is expected in the upcoming four days but it is safe to say for this baseline the project was a success!
Measuring EVA Performance
MS Gonzalez continues to collect baseline performance every morning, but has been unable to further any EVA performance data collection due to weather complications. The forecast for the weekend looks favorable! However, MS Gonzalez is not disappointed with his data collection. Baseline metrics already show a difference from the early days of the mission.
Mutually Sustained Systems for Space Flight
Today it was determined the tomato plants are not compatible with the Hastas.
So the tomato was segregated, and Hasta #2 placed in the tank.
After sealing the tank it was evacuated and 1 LTR of carbonated water was added to the separation vessel. Tomorrow the data will be compared, as the peak O2 production will happen in the blackout period of this evening.
Green Study
CO Turner had a Martian visitor join her project for the day. The Earth soil and Lunar regolith test group microgreens are growing exceptionally well. There is no growth in the Martian regolith. The Martian visitor seems to enjoy hanging around the Martian regolith though.
