Group 1 - The event of Mars conjunction with the Sun will occur on January 9, leading to a temporary "loss of contact" between Earth and Mars due to their alignment with the Sun [1] - Mars will be approximately 359.5 million kilometers away from Earth, equivalent to about 2.403 astronomical units during this period [1] - Mars conjunction occurs roughly every 26 months, determined by the relative orbital periods of Earth and Mars [1] Group 2 - Communication with Mars rovers will be paused around the time of the conjunction due to potential interference from solar radiation, which can disrupt the transmission of commands [2] - NASA has announced that from December 29, 2025, to January 16, 2026, there will be no contact with Mars rovers [2] - The "loss of contact" period is brief, lasting only a few weeks, and is described as a "space vacation" for the busy rovers [2]
9日合日！这期间火星将短暂“失联”
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-07 06:54