The approximate strength of the signal from NASA’s MSL mission that will be tracked by ESA’s 35m deep space antenna, New Norcia, Australia, during entry, descent and landing on 6 August. A typical 3G smartphone transmits at 125 Milliwatts!
ESTRACK 35 m deep space antenna, New Norcia, Australia Credit: ESA
Watch the replay: 19 October 2014 - Mars Express team at ESOC monitor the flyby of comet Siding Spring
Watch replay of ESAHangout 22 May 2015 on final preparations for #VMCSchools campaign
Information for schools, astronomy clubs, science centres and any other eligible group wishing to take part. Official hashtag: #vmcschools
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