Core Points - The phenomenon of "Mars Opposition" occurs approximately every two years, causing communication disruptions between Earth and Mars due to the distance of about 359.5 million kilometers, or 2.403 astronomical units [1] - During "Mars Opposition," NASA engineers will pause sending commands to Mars rovers like Perseverance and Curiosity to avoid interference from solar activity [1] - NASA has prepared for this event by sending commands equivalent to two weeks of work in advance and implementing various strategies to manage the situation [1] Group 1 - The distance between Earth and Mars during "Mars Opposition" is approximately 359.5 million kilometers [1] - Communication with Mars rovers will be disrupted, leading to a planned pause in command transmissions [1] - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will employ multiple strategies, such as shutting down certain instruments and storing data from others [1] Group 2 - Some Mars probes have developed "autonomous" capabilities to continue collecting scientific data without commands [2] - The European Space Agency's Mars Express conducted limited scientific activities during the last "Mars Opposition" in November 2023 [2] - NASA plans to resume communication efforts with the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission after "Mars Opposition" ends [2]