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| year = 2007-08 | | year = 2007-08 | ||
| destination = Mars | | destination = Mars | ||
| dates = 26-02-2008 to 3-01-08 | | dates = 26-02-2008 to 3-01-08 | ||
| habcom = [[Nevin Hotson]] | | habcom = [[Nevin Hotson]] | ||
| − | | | + | | subcom = [[Anthony Xing]] |
| − | | | + | | mccom = [[Jeff Gao]] |
| − | | | + | | simcom = [[Lyra Evans]] |
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| − | The '''2008 Mission to Mars''', or '''Mission Red Dawn''', was the first [[mission]] run using the [[Engineering Closet]] and the new, smaller [[Hotlab]]. Other | + | The '''2008 Mission to Mars''', or '''Mission Red Dawn''', was the first [[mission]] run using the [[Engineering Closet]] and the new, smaller [[Hotlab]]. Other changes for this mission included: |
| − | * A new version of the [[Orbit]] software implementing solid rocket boosters (for terrestrial liftoff | + | * A new version of the [[Orbit]] software implementing solid rocket boosters (SRBs) for terrestrial liftoff and a reusable parachute for atmospheric reentry. |
* A new, more comfortable [[EVA suit]]. | * A new, more comfortable [[EVA suit]]. | ||
| − | + | Red Dawn was also the final mission in the Hawking II. | |
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| + | ==Astronauts== | ||
| + | * [[Nevin Hotson]] ([[Habitat Commander]]) | ||
| + | * [[Anthony Xing]] ([[Subcommander]]) | ||
| + | * [[Daisy Wong]] ([[Medic]]) | ||
| + | * Maclean Rouble ([[Co-Pilot]]) | ||
| + | * [[Matthew Farkas-Dyck]] ([[Engineer]]) | ||
| + | * [[Ben Paul]] ([[Communications Specialist]]) | ||
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==Experiments== | ==Experiments== | ||
Experiments were performed on the following subjects: | Experiments were performed on the following subjects: | ||
| − | * | + | * effects of fatigue on mental ability |
| − | * | + | * effects of music on mental ability and heart rate |
| − | * | + | * effects of distracting stimuli on mental ability |
| − | * | + | * effects of longterm exposure to the Martian environment on the Viking I lander |
| − | Additionally, due to | + | |
| + | Additionally, due to the emergency situation of the loss of 30% of the [[Habitat]]'s water stores, an attempt was made to build a Sabatier reactor to produce additional water using the Martian atmosphere. This experiment was a partial success, as water was produced but could not be retrieved due to extreme weather conditions. | ||
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==Notable Events== | ==Notable Events== | ||
* CJOH showed up without RSVPing several hours before launch, and some of the preparations were featured in a news segment on 26 February. | * CJOH showed up without RSVPing several hours before launch, and some of the preparations were featured in a news segment on 26 February. | ||
| − | * Launch was only two hours behind schedule, which is believed to be a record for recent OCESS missions | + | * Launch was only two hours behind schedule, which is believed to be a record for recent OCESS missions. |
* All power to the main engines was briefly lost during the initial insertion to Earth orbit; however, the auxiliary power bus functioned properly, and a safe orbit was achieved. | * All power to the main engines was briefly lost during the initial insertion to Earth orbit; however, the auxiliary power bus functioned properly, and a safe orbit was achieved. | ||
* A total of five scheduled EVAs were performed, as well as several additional EVAs to repair damage and set up the Sabatier reactor. | * A total of five scheduled EVAs were performed, as well as several additional EVAs to repair damage and set up the Sabatier reactor. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [http://www.spacesim.org/Spacesim/Mission/mission(head_page).htm The Spacesim website page on this mission] | * [http://www.spacesim.org/Spacesim/Mission/mission(head_page).htm The Spacesim website page on this mission] | ||
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| + | |PrevMiss = Coronis 2007 | ||
| + | |NextMiss = Genesis 2009 | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| Red Dawn 2008 | |
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| Year | 2007-08 |
| Mission Destination | Mars |
| Mission Dates | 26-02-2008 to 3-01-08 |
| Habitat Commander | Nevin Hotson |
| Subcommander | Anthony Xing |
| Mission Control Commander | Jeff Gao |
| Simulator Commander | Lyra Evans |
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The 2008 Mission to Mars, or Mission Red Dawn, was the first mission run using the Engineering Closet and the new, smaller Hotlab. Other changes for this mission included:
- A new version of the Orbit software implementing solid rocket boosters (SRBs) for terrestrial liftoff and a reusable parachute for atmospheric reentry.
- A new, more comfortable EVA suit.
Red Dawn was also the final mission in the Hawking II.
Astronauts
- Nevin Hotson (Habitat Commander)
- Anthony Xing (Subcommander)
- Daisy Wong (Medic)
- Maclean Rouble (Co-Pilot)
- Matthew Farkas-Dyck (Engineer)
- Ben Paul (Communications Specialist)
Experiments
Experiments were performed on the following subjects:
- effects of fatigue on mental ability
- effects of music on mental ability and heart rate
- effects of distracting stimuli on mental ability
- effects of longterm exposure to the Martian environment on the Viking I lander
Additionally, due to the emergency situation of the loss of 30% of the Habitat's water stores, an attempt was made to build a Sabatier reactor to produce additional water using the Martian atmosphere. This experiment was a partial success, as water was produced but could not be retrieved due to extreme weather conditions.
Notable Events
- CJOH showed up without RSVPing several hours before launch, and some of the preparations were featured in a news segment on 26 February.
- Launch was only two hours behind schedule, which is believed to be a record for recent OCESS missions.
- All power to the main engines was briefly lost during the initial insertion to Earth orbit; however, the auxiliary power bus functioned properly, and a safe orbit was achieved.
- A total of five scheduled EVAs were performed, as well as several additional EVAs to repair damage and set up the Sabatier reactor.
- A powerful storm on the last night briefly incapacitated Cdr Hotson and Lt Rouble while they were on EVA to collect the water produced by the Sabatier reactor; however, Lt Cdr Xing was able to retrieve them safely.
- Landing at the OCESS facilities in Ottawa was at approximately 1415 EST; initial reentry was over Chicago, which was judged not to be an optimal landing site.
See Also
| Previous Mission | This Mission | Next Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Coronis 2007 | Red Dawn 2008 | Genesis 2009 |
