From: henry@spsystems.net   
      
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   Andromeda et Julie   wrote:   
   >> I can't find any hint that the Mars Express spacecraft can serve as a   
   >> radio link between the rovers and Earth. Anyone know?   
   >   
   >I think I read something about it   
   >the radio link has already been used .. am I wrong ??   
      
   Radio relay via Mars Odyssey is being used quite heavily, but not via   
   Mars Express.  I think relay via Mars Express is possible in principle,   
   but it adds enough complications -- e.g., trans-Atlantic coordination --   
   that it's not standard procedure.   
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