Commander's Check-In Report

March 15, 2008

Veronica Ann Zabala-Aliberto


Crew Physical Status:
The F.L.A.M.E. Crew is in good spirits. We are experiencing a
bitter-sweet emotion today as we look forward to venture home to our
family and friends but do not want to leave our Martian home.


Time Departed/Returned from EVA:
13:00 hrs Departed, 16:30 hrs Arrived


Brief Narrative of Field Mission Results:
Today we conducted an out of simulation EVA to various regions around
the Mars Desert Research Station. We collected rocks, minerals and
even some concretions at some newly found sites. Our Chief HSO,
Assistant HSO, Security Officer and I scouted out newly found areas
whereas, our two Executive Officers traversed to Hab Ridge for a final
time for last minute scouting.


EVA Data/Interpretations:
EVA data analysis is currently being conducted. Waypoint data and other
preliminary results will be sent to Mission Support after we conduct a
full analysis of our samples.


Hab Maintenance:
We conducted some last minute cleaning and started to pack our Earth
Return Vehicles (ERVs).


Report Transmission Schedule:
Reports by 22:00 (Mars Time)
Commander (Veronica Ann Zabala-Aliberto)
Executive Officer in Training Report (Angelina Zabala)
Engineer Report (Eric Harkleroad)
HSO Report (Jared Szymanoski)


Plans for Tomorrow:
Tomorrow the F.L.A.M.E. Crew Departs for Earth!


Inventory:
N/A


Support Requested:
N/A


Miscellaneous:
We wish Crew 69 a safe journey to the Mars Desert Research Station.