Mars Missions to Pause Commanding in June, Due to Sun

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 14:20 in Astronomy & Space

Next month, Mars will swing almost directly behind the sun from Earth's perspective, and this celestial geometry will lead to diminished communications with spacecraft at Mars.

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