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MDRS EVA 10 Report: Hike to Muddy Creek

Dec 23rd, 2011 | By | Category: Aerospace, Mars Desert Research Station

In Mars there is only 38% of Earth's gravity

This morning Aster, Karon, and I set our sails towards Muddy Creek which is about 5 Km east of the Hab. The objective of the EVA was to find and follow north-east the elusive Cactus Road until we reach the river.

The total distance we traveled was about 17Km from which 4Km were on foot with a 627 ft elevation gain.

Summary

Distance: 10.53 mi
Time: 2:51:07
Avg Speed: 3.7 mph
Elevation Gain: 627 ft
Calories: 961 C

Details

Timing

Time: 2:51:07
Moving Time: 1:36:38
Elapsed Time: 2:51:12
Avg Speed: 3.7 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 6.5 mph
Max Speed: 80.3 mph

Elevation

Elevation Gain: 627 ft
Elevation Loss: 629 ft
MinElevation: 4,309 ft
MaxElevation: 4,612 ft

The Martian Hills

Muddy Creek Canyon

Climb out of Muddy Creek Canyon

Red Planet Landscape

 

 

 

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