Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Biologist
Report prepared by: Armand Destin
Date: 09-01-2026
Sol: 12
EVA #: 13
Purpose of EVA: Testing of rover claw system for sample collection, Testing of rover four-wheel drive capabilities, Testing of rf signal strengths for research, Effects of harsh Martian environment on participants.
Start time: 10:00
End time: 14:00
Narrative: The team drove south down Cow Dung Road until cattle guard. After parking the rovers, the team walked down into the canyon. Testing of the rover was conducted in three locations while rf signal readings were taken several times within and around the canyon. The team returned to the rovers and drove close to Kissing Camel to take an additional rf reading. The team drove back to the Main Hab and collected the final 2 environmental sensors.
Destination per MDRS Map: White Rock Canyon
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): N4247500, E520500
EVA Participants: Daria Bardus (Crew Journalist), Idris Stevenson (Crew Engineer), Katharina Guth (Health and Safety Officer), Armand Destin (Crew Biologist)
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 Opportunity)