Mars Relay Network is prepared to support MSL: a) ODY/MRO/MEX will all provide critical event comm support during EDL. b) New Electra/Electra-Lite capabilities on the MSL-MRO link will support >250 Mb/sol MSL data return. 2013 MAVEN orbiter will replenish on-orbit relay infrastructure as prior orbiters approach end-of-life. While NASA has withdrawn from the 2016 EMTGO and 2018 Joint Rover missions, analysis of the potential link shows a path to Gbit/sol relay capability 2012.
Relay Support for the Mars Science Laboratory and the Coming Decade of Mars Relay Network Evolution
IEEE Aerospace Conference ; 2012 ; Big Sky, MT, United States
2012-03-08
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Relay Support for the Mars Science Laboratory Mission
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