Mars in a Minute: What Happens When the Sun Blocks Our Signal?

Illustration concentric circles with the Sun in the center and then Earth and Mars. Caption: Earth and Mars wind up on opposite sides of the sun.

About every two years, Earth and Mars wind up on opposite sides of the sun, which can block the signals sent by the rover. During this solar conjunction, scientists must ensure they do not lose any of the data being sent by “Curiosity.” Part of the “Mars in a Minute” series.

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