EVA: We had two short EVAs today (EVAs 4 & 5) to test the data- loggers and practice HERMES field exploration methodology in full simulation.

Crew Physical Status: Happy & healthy.

Brief Narrative of Today's Results: Today Ryan led a HERMES tutorial in the hab, to teach the crew about the first half of the exploration methodology: Scouting. Immediately after, half of the crew (Ryan, André, John, Jonathan) went on EVA #4 to practice HERMES in the field, while the other half of the crew remained at the hab to perform various tasks, including attempting to set-up Skype (phone-by- internet communication), to prepare for a potential interview with CBC radio-1 tomorrow. Upon EVA #4s return, the entire crew discussed the morning's EVA, before the second half of the crew (Melissa, Danielle, Lealem, Kevin) headed out to practice HERMES. After dinner tonight we will take some free time to work on personal research and papers, including applications to attend the 2006 International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Congress.

Plans for Tomorrow: Tomorrow we will conclude HERMES training, as we learn about the detailed scientific study component of the methodology, first in the hab, then in the field.

Report Transmission Schedule:

1. Commander's Check-in, 19:00
2. Engineering Report, 19:00
3. EVA Reports
4. Corrected EVA Report from 14 Feb.
5. Biology Report, 19:30
6. Energy Utilization Research Report, 20:00
7. Journalist Report, 19:30
8. Photographs, 21:00 (late because we'll be stitching panoramics)
9. Updated ExBeta Science and Engineering Goals

Maintenance: Danielle did a complete re-fill of the outside potable water tank, Kevin fixed webcam in observatory.

Inventory: Still waiting for biology lab equipment.

Miscellaneous: The official instructor-led training portion of the mission will be complete after tomorrow.

Support Requested: none

Melissa Battler
Commander, MDRS Crew 44