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To: blam
I couldn't imagine the latency involved with uploading the software fix.

How long do you think that it takes a packet to reach the Mars Rover from Earth?

9 posted on 01/28/2004 8:54:19 AM PST by lormand (Dead People Vote DemocRAT)
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To: lormand
How long do you think that it takes a packet to reach the Mars Rover from Earth?

I've heard it takes 10 minutes for radio signals to travel......one way. I don't know how much information can be transmitted in one radio "burst" though.

38 posted on 01/28/2004 9:48:01 AM PST by FourtySeven (47)
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