Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 333
Position: Crew Executive Officer / Crew Engineer
Report prepared by: Antoine Dubois
Date: 06-04-2026
Sol: 8
EVA #: 11
Purpose of EVA: This time, Joanna will conduct her experiment outdoors with the entire crew. They will head to Cowboy Corner to take advantage of the outdoor setting, without straying too far from the MDRS. The crew will use the Tap Strap to perform the various tasks necessary for the success of Joanna’s experiment.
Start time: 9:05 AM
End time: 10:51 AM
Narrative:
The purpose of this EVA was to support Joanna’s experiment, conducted outdoors with the participation of the entire crew. The team selected Cowboy Corner as the study site, allowing for a suitable field environment while remaining within a safe distance from the MDRS. The crew used the Tap Strap to perform the various tasks required for the success of the experiment.
A minor technical issue occurred prior to departure, requiring a rover reassignment due to a charging problem. The final crew distribution was as follows: Opportunity with Marie and Joanna, and Spirit with Matthias and Zahraa. Once resolved, the crew proceeded to the field without further delay.
The team arrived at Cowboy Corner at 9:25 AM, and the experiment began shortly after at 9:30 AM. All planned tasks were successfully completed by 10:00 AM. Following the experiment, the crew conducted a short on-foot exploration of the surrounding area starting at 10:10 AM, taking advantage of the location to observe the terrain.
The crew departed the site at 10:43 AM and returned to the station at 10:49 AM. Decompression procedures began at 10:51 AM, marking the end of the EVA.
Destination per MDRS Map: Cowboy Corner
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): E 519981, N 4252143 (Zone 12N)
EVA Participants:
Team leader: Joanna Galloway, Crew Journalist
Marie Jansen, Commander
Zahraa Al-bayati, HSO
Matthias De Groote, Greenhab Officer
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Cow dung Road to the North
Mode of travel: Driving and walking (0.2miles away from the Rovers)