MER Telecommunications Architecture

Posted by tourdemars to Interplanetary Internet at February 19, 2004 12:00 PM

This graphic shows the various communication links between Earth and the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity. These links include X-band direct to Earth, UHF relay links via the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) and Odyssey orbiters, and a backup/demo UHF link via ESA's Mars Express orbiter.