Hypatia II – February 2nd to 16th, 2025
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SOL 12: Ha Nevat on Mars!
The crew of Hypatia II woke up to an astonishing surprise—the words “Ha nevat” (“It has snowed”) echoed through the station. Commander Ariadna Farrés was the first to witness the…
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SOL 11: Another day on Mars
The crew begins the next to last Sol excitedly, hoping to wrap up their research projects and conduct two special EVAs. In the morning, half of the crew embarked on…
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SOL 10: Phobos rises on Mars
The crew of Hypatia II started a new Sol at the MDRS with great excitement! While part of the crew headed out for an EVA to film the Martian landscape…
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SOL 9: A gateway to onsite sampling
The Hypatia II crew started the day with an EVA at Barrainca Butte, where the crew geologist, Dr. Marina Martínez, had the opportunity to collect geologic samples using the VANTA,…
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SOL 8: Corner Reflector to Space, do you copy!
The crew woke up after a great birthday celebration of one of the crew members. They ate space cake, a fantastic pizza, and danced while enjoying a piñata. They started…
Hypatia I – April 16th to 29th, 2023
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SOL 12 – A Bittersweet Day on Mars
As the final countdown began, mixed feelings filled the crew on their last hours on Mars. Hypatia I is returning to Earth after spending 12 SOLs on Mars. Despite the…
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SOL 11- The Final Countdown: Earth is in sight
Today is a special day on Mars. The Crew Commander of Hypatia I, Mariona Badenas-Agustí, is celebrating her birthday. Curiously, she is the youngest member of the crew, although she…
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SOL 10 – Harvesting Martian results
The crew members of Hypatia I were relieved to enjoy a warmer day on Mars as the temperature climbed above 20 degrees Celsius, following some chilly days at the beginning…
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SOL 9 – Martian Days, Universe-Sized Dreams
The wind is a constant presence at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS). The sound of the canvas flapping against the corridors of the MDRS serves as a constant background…
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SOL 8 – A second orbit around Mars
The crew of Hypatia I woke up with a smile as they were thinking about the breathtaking experience of last night. They were lucky to see the Northern Lights from…