What type of signals are needed for transmitting and receiving data from Mars?

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Transmitting and receiving data from Mars requires a robust setup, including a radio antenna, transmitter, and receiver, ideally using parabolic dishes due to the vast distance. Communication with rovers often involves using orbiting satellites as relay platforms to minimize power requirements. The strength of the antennas is crucial for effective signal transmission and reception. NASA's website offers extensive technical information on related projects, particularly regarding rover communications. Understanding these components is essential for successful data transfer between Earth and Mars.
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I was wondering what kind of things you would need to transmit to a satellite or something on Mars and get video and whatever other signals back from there. Like transmit controls there for a rover to take and possibly to bring it back. So for the journey there and back.
 
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A radio antenna, transmitter, and receiver. Due to the distance, the antennas should be parabolic dishes. The Mars rovers also use an orbiting satellite as a relay platform to reduce the power requirement of the landers.
 
How strong of one would you suggest for something like this?
 
reddevil2576 said:
How strong of one would you suggest for something like this?

You could probably find a lot of the info at NASA's website, under the pages on related projects. I'm sure the rover pages have lots of technical info, and pointers to more info.
 
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