Crew traces markers on road to Mars

Posted by tourdemars to Mars Society at July 28, 2003 12:00 PM

The clatter of keys behind me, the occasional chuckle, and the inevitable groans confirm that my crewmates are as dedicated to today’s mission as I am. A former NASA employee once told me that astronauts spend much less than 5 percent of a space mission in EVA suits. I can imagine that it’s true. There’s much to be done here that doesn’t require a suit.