Building the Backbone for Communications at Mars | Rocket Lab

Building the Backbone for Communications at Mars | Rocket Lab

"Before the first astronauts set foot on Mars, we need a reliable way to keep them connected. Rocket Lab’s Mars Telecommunications Orbiter (MTO) is designed to deliver persistent, high-bandwidth communications between Earth and Mars, supporting rovers, landers, and future human explores with the data links they need to explore safely and autonomously."

"This animation brings MTO to life, showing how it will relay science, operations and human communications across millions of miles, creating the infrastructure future explorers will depend on."

More info: https://rocketlabcorp.com/missions/mars-comms-orbiter/

Video Credit: Rocket Lab
Duration: 1 minute, 9 seconds
Release Date: Sept. 17, 2025

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