August 17, 2034

Preparing for descent. The lab is alive with activity, data streaming in from our initial scans. I’m at the console, running final checks. The holographic display of the planet's surface is mesmerizing, but doubt nags at me. Am I ready for this? We've trained for this moment, but nothing can truly prepare us for the reality of an alien world. The weight of responsibility presses down. What if something goes wrong? Every decision feels critical. As I finalize the systems, anxiety and excitement mix. This is it. Time to step into the unknown and face whatever awaits us.