Category: EVA Report

Crew 321 EVA Report 04-11-2025
EVA # 1
Author: Jen Carver-Hunter
Purpose of EVA: Geologic sample collection
Start time: 10:00
End time: 12:00

Narrative: The crew was prepped and ready for their EVA shortly after 10:00. They used Spirit, Perseverance, and Curiosity rovers to travel to Brahe Hwy to collect their first specimens. At first crew members were worried about being in the wrong location until they found the correct specimens. After this geologic sample collection, the crew returned to rovers. Then they turned south on Cow Dung Rd and drove to their second location, which was near the balancing rock south of dry creek wash to collect their second and third specimens. While at the second location they noticed an alien life form observing their activity but they ignored the alien and continued with their mission. After collecting specimens at their second location, the crew returned to the Hab in the rovers.

Destination: Intersection with Brahe Hwy followed by mounds near the balancing rock south of dry creek wash
Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): 518000, 4254750 and 518000, 4254000
Participants: Alex Rowe, Parker Ellison, Dianea Phillips, Jake Paszko, Yishan Lee

Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Crew took rovers from the Hab to Cow Dung Rd, turned north onto Cow Dung Rd, and followed it to the intersection with Brahe Hwy. From there, they turned south on Cow Dung Rd to the second collection site south of dry creek wash. From the second site, they returned to the Hab on Cow Dung Rd.

Mode of travel: Spirit, Curiosity, and Perseverance Rovers

Spirit: 285 hrs/100% 286.3 hrs/56%
Curiosity: 328.6 hrs/100% 329.1 hrs/56%
Perseverance: 374.7 hrs/100% 357.3 hrs/57%

Crew 321 EVA Report 05-11-2025
EVA # 2
Author: Jen Carver-Hunter
Purpose of EVA: Geologic sample collection
Start time: 10:00
End time: 11:50

Narrative: The crew was prepped and ready for their EVA shortly at 10:00. They traveled south on Cow Dung Road to the wash along the road to Barrainca Butte. At the wash, they walked west toward Barrainca Butte, collecting geologic specimens. After 20 minutes of specimen collection, the crew loaded up in the rovers to drive to their second collection site at Kissing Camel Ridge. The crew walked along the wash to the southwest of Kissing Camel Ridge, collecting geologic specimens before returning to the rovers to drive back along Cow Dung Rd to the Hab. Crew returned to the Hab a little earlier than anticipated in the EVA request.

Destination: Road to Barrainca Butte and Southwest Kissing Camel Ridge
Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): 519700, 4247300 and 518200, 4249300
Participants: Parker Ellison, Alex Rowe, Dianea Phillips, Jake Paszko, Yishan Lee
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Cow Dung Road south to 1101 (Rd to Barrainca Butte) and then returning North to Kissing Camel Ridge and the Hab

Mode of travel: Spirit, Curiosity, and Perseverance Rovers

Spirit: 286.3 hrs/100% 285.8 hrs/61%
Curiosity: 329.1 hrs/100% 329.6 hrs/58%
Perseverance: 375.3 hrs/100% 374.8 hrs/57%

Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 325
Position: Scientist
Report prepared by: Ellenah Del Rio
Date: 20dec2025
Sol: 5

EVA #: 6
Purpose of EVA: Setting up solar experiment, High fatigue Garmin experiment, Communication Infrastructure experiment..
Start time: 10:57
End time: 14:22
Narrative: Drove to Compass Rock then hiked 2.6 miles to the location where the communication infrastructure and solar experiment was set up and performed. Explored better locations to conduct experiments. Walked back and drove back to the hab. We hiked a total of 3.5 miles.
Destination per MDRS Map: Candor Chasma.
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): N4252500, E521500.
EVA Participants: Ellenah del Rio (Crew Scientist), Morgan McCoy (Crew Engineer), Adrianna Waterford (GreenHab Officer).
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Driving north on Cow Dung Road, turning east to Galileo Road 1104, park at Compass Rock, then walk into Candor Chasma.

Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 325
Position: HSO
Report prepared by: Isabella Levine
Date: 21dec2025
Sol: 6

EVA #: 7
Purpose of EVA: Gather Garmin data, collect geographical samples, Flir Imaging.
Start time: 10:59
End time: 1:45
Narrative: Crew drove to the intersection of 1101, and then walked to the base of Barrainca Butte. The crew then climbed up part of the butte, collected samples, and headed back down. Once at the bottom, the crew collected more samples and took photos. The crew then headed back and took FLIR images of the HAB.
Destination per MDRS Map: Around Hab and Science Dome, and Barainca Butte.
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): S519000, E4247500
EVA Participants: Saranya Ravva (Crew Journalist), Isabella Levine (Health and Safety Officer), Adrianna Waterford (GreenHab Officer).
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Driving south on Cow Dung Road until the intersection of 1101 is reached. Park, then walk west to Barainca Butte.

Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 325
Position: Scientist
Report prepared by: Ellenah Del Rio
Date: 22dec2025
Sol: 7

EVA #: 8
Purpose of EVA: Setting up solar experiment, Geological Sample Collection, Communication Infrastructure experiment.
Start time: 11:00
End time: 14:45

Narrative: Drove to Sea of Shells then set up and conducted both Solar and Communication Infrastructure experiment. Cesare found gypsum rock and Ellenah meditated. After Morgan’s experiment was completed, the crew hiked to find some sample rocks for Cesare’s research. Then, the crew found some sea shell fossils. The crew then made their way back to the hab.

Destination per MDRS Map: Sea of Shells.
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): N4255500, W516500.

EVA Participants: Morgan McCoy (Crew Engineer), Ellenah del Rio (Crew Scientist), Cesare Guariniello (Crew Commander).
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Driving north on Cow Dung Road, turning west to Brahe Hwy 1572, turning right to Copernicus Hwy 1575, park at Sea of Shells, then walk into Sea of Shells.

Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 325
Position: Scientist
Report prepared by: Ellenah Del Rio
Date: 23dec2025
Sol: 8

EVA #: 9
Purpose of EVA: Geological Sample Collection, Garmin experiment.
Start time: 11:00
End time: 13:45

Narrative: Walked to Skyline Rim then searched for green samples to collect for Cesare’s experiment. Climbed up a bit of the rim to search for more good samples. Found samples and recorded the location and elevation. Walked back to the Hab.

Destination per MDRS Map: Hab rim, Skyline rim
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WSG 84): N4255500, W516500

EVA Participants: Morgan McCoy (Crew Engineer), Ellenah del Rio (Crew Scientist), Adranna Waterford (Greenhab Officer).
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Walk on 1103, turn left onto Hab Ridge Rd N until the intersection of Sagan Street 1101 is reached, turn right onto Sagan Street 1103 until Skyline Rim is reached.

Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 325
Position: HSO
Report prepared by: Isabella Levine
Date: 24Dec2025
Sol: 9

EVA #: 10
Purpose of EVA: Collecting FLIR Hab data in cloudy conditions, collecting Garmin data with two crewmembers, use EVA for outreach for Women in Engineering and Women in Science programs at Purdue.
Start time: 10:00
End time: 13:00
Narrative: Took FLIR images outside of HAB. HSO had to switch suits due to air flow issues. CS returned as well due to feeling sick, and gave HSO suit. Three remaining crew members drive to Brahe Hwy 1572. Proceeded walking to Sea of Shells, and then proceeded back.
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): Sea of Shells
EVA Participants: Saranya Ravva (Crew Journalist), Isabella Levine (Health and Safety Officer), Adrianna Waterford (GreenHab Officer), Ellenah Del Rio (Crew Scientist).
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Driving north on Cow Dung Road, turning west to Brahe Hwy 1572, turning right to Copernicus Hwy 1575, down to Sea of Shells.

Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 325
Position: HSO
Report prepared by: Isabella Levine
Date: 25dec2025
Sol: 10

EVA #: 11
Purpose of EVA: Collect Garmin data from multiple participants in far location
Start time: 11:00
End time: 15:00
Narrative: The crew drove to Compass Rock and walked to Candor Chasma. The crew proceeded 2.75 miles in the canyon, and then turned around. The crew completed 5.5 miles in the canyon while collecting Garmin data and then drove back.
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): N4251000, E521500
EVA Participants: Morgan McCoy (Crew Engineer), Isabella Levine (Health and Safety Officer), Saranya Ravva (Crew Journalist)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Driving north on Cow Dung Road, turning east to Galileo Road 1104, park at Compass Rock, then walk into Candor Chasma.

Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 325
Position: Crew Scientist
Report prepared by: Ellenah del Rio
Date: 26dec2025
Sol: 11

EVA #: 12
Purpose of EVA: Garmin data, hematite search, and brief goodbye EVA for CDR.
Start time: 10:30
End time: 11:56
Narrative: The crew walked to the Hab Rim. They collected seashell fossils to bring home as souvenirs to family and friends. They walked to a site where the Hab was visible. Here, they took in the view and appreciated their surroundings. They took in this moment as the final EVA mission and their final time on Mars. They took photos to capture the moment and celebrate their experience. They then walked back to the Hab.

EVA Participants: Ellenah del Rio (Crew Scientist), Adrianna Waterford (GHO), Isabella Levine (HSO), Cesare Guariniello (Crew Commander)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Walk North along 1103 and up to Hab Ridge, then a brief walk South along Hab Ridge Road to the former location of the Repeater.

Report title: EVA Report
Crew #: 326
Position: Biologist
Report prepared by: Armand Destin
Date: 29-12-2025
Sol: 1

EVA #: 1
Purpose of EVA: Testing EVA Preparation, Testing ATVs, Testing EVA Suits
Start time: 10:00
End time: 12:00
Narrative: Four crew members conducted first EVA of mission. Collected rock samples. Proceeded towards Phobos peak but stopped partway to return to HAB.
Destination per MDRS Map: Marble Ritual
Destination Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84): N518750, E4251000
EVA Participants: Armand Destin (Crew Biologist), Benjamin Huber (Crew Scientist), Daria Bardus (Crew Journalist), Iris Stevenson (Crew Engineer)
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: North on Cow dung road to Marble Ritual, will park around Marble Ritual and continue on foot
Mode of travel: Opportunity and Perseverance