Deutsch notes that when the Mars Science Lab recently landed, as a backup capability the DSN used the Parkes Radio Observatory in Australia to lookat its signal during entry, descent and landing.
England's Test bowlers have been practising at the nearby Allan Border field having been rested for the match against AustraliaA in Tasmania - and they will get their first lookat the Gabba on Sunday.
As he reflects on a torturous day, the Australia skipper may choose to look back to January this year at Sydney, when he decided to bat first, his team were all out for 127 but went on the win that match.