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FLASHLINE-16 Daily Report 08-07-2024
Author: Michael Andrews – Crew Logistics The MARS-16 crew really hit their stride today! We had the following objectives on our second true day of simulation: This morning, we had a simple breakfast of cereal, dehydrated fruit, and powdered milk. The crew came to an agreement that during simulation, it’s best to stick to minimal prep…
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FLASHLINE-16 Daily Report 07-07-2024
Author: Michael Andrews – Crew Logistics The team had an eventful simulation day! The morning was spent on preparation for our first EVA walk, and the afternoon focused on that task. After getting a quick and simple breakfast, we identified the last few actions that needed to happen before our first EVA. One mantra that our…
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FLASHLINE-16 Science Report-05 07-07-2024
Author: Natasha Nicholson – Chief Science Officer Flashline Mars Research Station, Devon Island, 75°25’53”N, 89°49’27”W, Nunavut. Expedition Commander: Natasha Nicholson Team: Ilaria Cinelli, Mason Robbins Destination(s): Scree slope northeast of habitat Transport: On foot Distance Travelled: <1mile Furthest coordinates from the station: 75°25’58.65”N, 89°48’32.39”W Expedition Duration: 1hr20 Time: 17:50 – 19:30 Aims: EVA Observations: Motion in…
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Flashline-16 Crew Journalist Report 06-07-2024
Our first day of simulation (SIM), sol 1, is coming to an end! It was a busy day, much like our previous days of the expedition, but with an added layer of complexity: SIM. A simulation involves running activities in the Habitat where the crew, acting as analogue astronauts, follow protocols to replicate the fidelity…
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Flashline-16 Expedition Report-02 06-07-2024
Expedition Commander: Natasha Nicholson Team: Ilaria Cinelli, Terry Trevino, Tiffany Swarmer, Mason Robbins, Michael Andrews, Rhett Woods Destination(s): The Haughton crater Transport: On foot Distance Travelled: 6.48miles/10.4km Furthest coordinates from the station: 75°24’12.9”N, 89°48’41”W Expedition Duration: 5.45hrs Time: 10:00 – 15:45 Expedition Description: The expedition team, this time our full crew, set off at 10am…
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FLASHLINE-16 Science Report-04 06-07-2024
Author: Natasha Nicholson – Chief Science Officer Flashline Mars Research Station, Devon Island, 75°25’53”N, 89°49’27”W, Nunavut. Aims: Sites of Interest : Geology ‘Final rim’: The expedition team walked, circuitously, to a ridge approximately 1.67miles due south of the research station. Osinski et al’s paper from 2005 compares different observations and types of measurement and describes two…
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Flashline-16 Daily Report 06-07-2024
Author: Michael Andrews – Crew Logistics By the time that you are reading this message, the Arctic Wolves crew of the FMARS-16 mission are in our three-day simulation! We used this last pre-sim day to accomplish the following objectives: Our forecast was correct – today was (relatively) warm and sunny! After a quick breakfast of scrambled…
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Flashline-16 Commander’s Report 05-07-2024
Commander Report and personal observations July 5, 2024 Since our landing on 2 July, the weather has been a significant challenge, with storms, wind, and rain. Today, we had to postpone a long expedition due to adverse weather forecasts. However, we continually learn the importance of adaptability, even when our plans are disrupted. This adaptability,…
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Flashline-16 Science Report-03 05-07-2024
Author: Natasha Nicholson – Chief Science Officer Flashline Mars Research Station, Devon Island, 75°25’53”N 89°49’27”W, Nunavut. Aims: Water Sampling The triplicate samples were taken at 16:10 from Trinity Lake, coordinates 75°26’2.8”N, 89°46’59.3”W. Thick working rubber gloves were sterilised with isopropanol. Water was gathered in 80ml Pyrex glass jars, each in triplicate from a site approximately 1m…
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Flashline-16 Daily Report 05-07-2024
Author: Michael Andrews – Crew Logistics The team woke up initially ready to explore the center of Haughton crater, something that hasn’t been achieved by this base in several years. However, this was our worst weather to date, with constant rain of varying intensity at near-freezing temperatures. The Arctic Wolves had no choice but to postpone…
