SOL 18 : The ascent
Last night, we finished the mid-mission video. To celebrate, we watched it together in the mezzanine of the HAB. We then ate a cake cooked by Julien. This morning, Adèle organized a lower body strength training session for us.
After that, Adèle, Julien, Félix and I had an EVA for photogrammetry. It was Félix and Julien who participated in the orienteering task. They prepared with a 3D map and once on site, they had to find 7 beacons that Lou had hidden beforehand. Yesterday, the 2D map team took 17 minutes to find all of them. Today, they took 11 minutes and we had time to explore.
We decided to climb North Ridge. On the way back, Félix wrote: “The ascent would be the 2nd goal of this EVA”. From the front, it was too hard to reach the summit, so we went deeper to the left. The path alternated between loose soil that slipped under our feet and thick rocks that we had to cross.
After a few minutes, we could enjoy the summit. We waited to discover the view all at the same time, it was magnificent! All my attention was fixed on the grand landscapes that were exposed on all sides. We didn’t have time to enjoy it for long because the rain started to fall, and it turned into snow a few minutes later.
In this case, we have to follow the protocol, which means: return as quickly as possible before the weather deteriorates without rushing in the descent.” We then returned without any issue. Once again, it was a striking EVA with our first ascent in the spacesuit, well rewarded by a magnificent landscape from the summit.
Meanwhile, Gaspard and Lou started modelling the interior of the station in 3D using the photogrammetry method. This afternoon, after a well-deserved nap, the crew went to do their cognitive tasks: NeuroErgonomie and Orbital Architecture. Tomorrow, Adèle has prepared themed sessions on written self-listening practices and methods to set boundaries.
