Commander's Check-In Report

April 9, 2008

Boris Yim


Crew Physical Status:
Good.


Time Departed/Returned from EVA:
EVA 17 - 5:30pm to 7:35pm


Brief Narrative of Field Mission Results:
Halophile sample collection, GPS navigation


EVA Data/Interpretations:
Rediscovered the Schriaparelli Highway, went to GPS waypoints,
collected a sample near Gypsum Field.


Hab Maintenance:
Switched Wendy's fuel intake to reduce leak; malfunctioning water pump
fixed.


Report Transmission Schedule:
Reporting coming in as soon as possible.


Plans for Tomorrow:
RSL halophile sample collection, possible model airplane flying.


Inventory:
Normal food is getting less but there are lots of other food in the
cupboard.


Support Requested:
Replace worn out fuel lines in Wendy. GPS is a must have next time.


Miscellaneous:
Enjoying here; crew members want to stay here more than last week.