Crew 315 EVA 6 Report Date: 23 APRIL 2025
Sol: 3
Summary title: EVA 6 Overview
Author: Tim Gagnon
Purpose of EVA: Starlink Test and collect rock samples for 3D scan experiment.
Start time: 1330 hours
End time: 1625 hours
Narrative:
The Commander, Engineer, and Artist departed the Hab at 1330 hours on an EVA to Somerville Overlook. Utilizing Rovers Perseverance and Curiosity, the drive took about 45 minutes. When we arrived and parked, we set off on foot to the edge. The artist concerned about making the return trip to the rover stopped after 30 yards and turned around. He then did a photo survey of the landscape and photographed the Commander and Engineer proceeded to the edge so the engineer could deploy his portable Starlink system. It acquired a signal within three minutes of deployment. The Engineer then surveyed the area for interesting looking rocks for his 3D experiment. At about 1540, we began our drive back to the Hab. On Galileo Rd, the commander noticed the structure he calls “the Monolith” to our north so he stopped and with the Engineer tried to determine coordinates of its location. Once we got back to driving, the Commander pointed to a “dust devil” and the artist took photos as it crossed the road.
We arrived back at the Hab at 1625 hours.
Destination: Somerville Overlook
Coordinates: 4253000N, 522150W
Participants: CDR: David Laude, ENG: Michael Andrews, Artist: Tim Gagnon
Route: Moonwalk Road, Cow Dung Rd, Galileo Rd.
Mode of travel: Rovers Perseverance and Curiosity.