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		hereonbusiness on Aug 10, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Mars 360-degree panoramic view from Curiosity I think it may be time to put a dedicated communications satellite around Mars. These rovers do seem to last a long time so it probably would be worth it.

ZoFreX on Aug 10, 2012 | [–]

We would need at least three for constant contact, Arthur C. Clarke style.

wlievens on Aug 10, 2012 | [–]

There is, that's the role MSO is performing, no?

What you'd need is a whole series of them to increase coverage.

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