The Mars 2020 mission was launched on July 30, 2020 and successfully landed in Jezero Crater on February 18, 2021. The challenging Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) sequence was observed by ground stations on Earth and by orbiters at Mars. This paper discusses the design of the launch and arrival period to ensure maximum Earth visibility, the details of phasing the orbiting assets, and the development of the entry relay targets needed to ensure robust spacecraft telecommunications during EDL.
Entry, Descent, and Landing Communications for the Mars 2020 Lander Mission
2021-08-09
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English
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