Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Biologist
Report prepared by: Armand Destin
Date: 05-01-2026
Sol: 8
EVA #: 9
Purpose of EVA: Testing of Rover claw system for sample collection, testing of autonomous rover navigation system, testing of mobility of rover on different terrains.
Start time: 10:00
End time: 11:35
Narrative: The team drove the rovers south of the Main Hab along Cow Dung Road and stopped at the cattle guard junction near the beginning of White Rock Canyon. The team began making their way into the canyon and taking pictures. Notification of wind speed increases and issues with radio communication with distance led to the EVA being canceled. The team returned to the rovers and drove back to the Hab.
Destination per MDRS Map: White Rock Canyon
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): N4247500, E520500
EVA Participants: Keegan Chavez (Crew Commander), Vindhya Ganti (GreenHab Officer), Daria Bardus (Crew Journalist)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Drive south down Cow Dung Road and take a right at the split in the road until the bend right before cattle guard. Head directly East into the canyon on foot.
Mode of travel: Walking and Driving (Spirit and Curiosity)