Satellite grids around other planets

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The discussion centers on the deployment of satellite grids around planets for data transmission, specifically addressing the misconception that such grids do not exist. Participants highlight existing missions such as Juno and Cassini, which have successfully sent orbiters to planets like Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, as well as to the dwarf planet Ceres and various asteroids. These orbiters serve dual purposes, conducting scientific research while also acting as relay links for landers, thereby facilitating data transmission from the planetary surface.

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  • Understanding of orbital mechanics and satellite communication
  • Familiarity with planetary missions such as Juno and Cassini
  • Knowledge of relay communication systems in space exploration
  • Basic concepts of planetary science and exploration technology
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  • Research the scientific objectives and findings of the Juno mission
  • Explore the data transmission capabilities of the Cassini orbiter
  • Investigate the role of relay satellites in planetary exploration
  • Learn about upcoming missions targeting other celestial bodies
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Aerospace engineers, planetary scientists, and space exploration enthusiasts will benefit from this discussion, particularly those interested in satellite communication and the logistics of interplanetary missions.

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We send a lot of rovers to Mars, as interesting as the planet could possibly be. But why are we not putting satellite grids around other planets that could transmit superficial probe data at the very least? That along with whatever other prospects satellite grids could possibly bear us. That seems to me like a much more interesting project.
 
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We are! Have you heard of Juno? Cassini?
 
We have sent orbiters to other planets (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn), one dwarf planet(Ceres), and a couple of asteroids.
 
Lol, so this was a stupid question. Well I guess for reputation's sake, I should say I am not the original owner of this account, which I am not.
 
Gear300 said:
Lol, so this was a stupid question. Well I guess for reputation's sake, I should say I am not the original owner of this account, which I am not.
It's not a stupid question -- this isn't something most people would know. And it isn't "grids" per se, it is just orbiters that in addition to their stand-alone science missions are used as relay links for landers.
 
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