Today at 8:30am MST David, Karen and I started the first full Gear Analog EVA for the MDRS Crew 109. The operational conditions were much more challenging and realistic than what we were expecting. Read the rest of this entry »
MDRS EVA 01 Report: Circuit around Phobos Peak
December 18th, 2011MARS EVA 00 Report
December 17th, 2011Today we went out for a short reconnaissance EVA just before dusk. At the end we took a look at the telescope observatory next to the Hab. Photos really do not make any justice to how incredible this place is. Weather is great, snow has melted and we all very excited for the things to come. Read the rest of this entry »
MDRS Crew 109 has landed!
December 17th, 2011The voyage to MARS has started: HSV-DEN-GJT-MDRS
December 16th, 2011I am currently in route to the MDRS. I am carrying with me over 100 lb of gear. The whole crew should arrive to Grand Junction, CO today. We will “land” at the MDRS by tomorrow after a 158 miles/2-3 hours journey. Read the rest of this entry »