Brief Summary: There were a total of three EVA's preformed today

• EVA1 - Remote radio maintenance
• EVA2 - Anomalous object reconnaissance
• EVA3 - 'Hazardous Material" Disposal

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EVA-1 Report

Context: Remote Radio Maintenance

Duration: 09:30-11:45

Weather: Clear and Sunny; Light Breeze S-SW 0-4KPH; 14C

Maximum distance from Hab: 300m

Participants: William Foltyn and Wil McCarthy

Equipment: Volt Meter, wire cutters, wire strippers, cordless drill, Digital camera, battery cells.

Route: A simple and easy route was planned from the Hab to the 'Rock Pile' where the MDRS remote radio is installed. EVA 1 team proceeded west up the ridgeline to the radio tower. The team took the same route back to the Hab.

Objectives - Work Done: The objective was to check and maintain the remote radio that is used to for medium communications during EVA operations. After navigating to the top of the 'Rock Pile' where the radio tower is, EVA Team1 proceeded to check the radio. No power was found in the radio during the test. Team1 disconnected the power lines and attached a mobile battery to the unit to check its physical working condition. The radio failed to respond properly. Team decided to remove the remote radio for further in Hab testing and repair.

During the radio operations crewmember Foltyn spotted in the distance a very bright anomalous object scintillating in the distance. Team1 noted approximate bearing and distance to the location, Photos were taking from the current position for reference.

After returning to the Hab and discussing the findings, it was decided to send out a reconnaissance team to investigate the unknown object. (SEE ALSO - XO Wil McCarthy's report)

Lessons Learned:

1. Pace your self while exerting a lot or energy up hill, Space suits do not supply an over abundance of air.
2. Tools should be placed in easily acc accessible pouches or cases
3. Pens are very hard to pick up while wearing space gloves
4. Research all equipment designs and parts before proceeding

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EVA-2 Report

Context: Anomalous object reconnaissance

Duration: 13:30-15:10

Weather: Clear and Sunny; Light Breeze S-SE 4-12KPH; 24C

Maximum distance from Hab: 1235m

Participants: Julie Wardlow, Pete Collins

Equipment: Digital Camera, and 35mm SLR mini cam.

Route: EVA Team2 headed west by Southwest as marked by EVA team1. At about the distance team2 used a random search pattern to locate the object.

Objectives - Work Done: The Objective was to find the object as described my team1, and try to determine what and where it might be.

Julie Wardlow (Team 2): The purpose of the EVA2 was to find and classify the reflective object that team1 had seen from the remote radio station. We left at aprx 14:00 having prepared and waited in the airlock for 20min. It was a great feeling to finally get outside in the suits, although it did make me realize just how much hassle going outside on Mars is. First we had to put the suits and equipment on, which took about 40minutes. Then decompressing in the airlock for 20min. The suits also add weight. The airtight conditions mean you can't scratch and itch or adjust sunglasses. Having walked to the area of the anomalous object in the heat we discovered it was a large piece of corrugated plastic - probably 'Landing Debris'. The Mars environment also made me breathless very quickly so the walk was strenuous despite all these issues to discover Mars firsthand was definitely worth it.

Pete Collins (Team2): If you ever have sweat in your eyes - stop turn away from the sun and lean into the draft from the air supply fan.

Lessons Learned:

1. Be prepared for travel
2. Know your environment
3. Use your equipment constructively and creatively

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EVA-3 Report

Context: 'Hazardous Material" Disposal

Duration: 16:00 -18:00

Weather: Clear and Sunny; Wind: not avail; 29C

Maximum distance from Hab: 6.5Km

Participants: Alex Diaz, Jim Russell

Equipment: 'HazMat Deacon kit, Flashlights

Route: Destination was the 'Hanksville Disposal Zone'. Common route from Hab was to head south down 'Lowell Highway' until SH24, then proceed East to the HDZ. Same route back.

Objectives - Work Done: The objective was to take any toxic materials that have built up due to the space Hab and other scientific research, and transport it to the safe HDZ.

The only Two Crewmembers that could be considered for this task are, the fearless Leader Commander Diaz and the gallant Chief Engineer Jim Russell.

Well, EVA #3 was not a repair run or an expedition for an unknown object. Instead it was just two down and dirty space men earning their money. We talked and listened to some music while waiting for our 20 minute decompression cycle to end. Then we ventured out to...take care of the trash. Yes everyone produces and no one takes care of it, except us the dedicated space trash service, who also double as the Space mail service for the Hab. On this glorious day we reached our target and delivered the trash. We also picked up our Space Mail, which consisted of a new GPS, batteries, cords for our Wattmeter project and more.... We came back to a great dinner prepared by Wil, of cuscus and curry chicken. Yum!