Amaruq (Crew 18) Sol 5 Report 28-7-2025

The crew’s momentum carried them into new terrain. Water samples were drawn from the crater basin, nearby rivers, and a site the crew dubbed “Oasis”—a surprising pocket of life with lichen and plant growth. The Science Officer began drafting a comparative framework for water chemistry and soil profiles. The XO monitored morale and kept the schedule tight. The CO and engineer collaborated on a fuel metering solution to maintain a comfortable “sweatshirt temperature” inside the HAB. “We’re not just surviving,” said the CO. “We’re adapting.”