The 2016 satellite would probably act as the surface vehicle's data-relay station to get its pictures and other information back to scientists.

2016年发射的卫星将可能作为表面探测器的数据中继站，将所得到的图片和其他信息反馈给科学家。

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The 2016 satellite would act as the surface vehicle's data-relay station to get its pictures and other information back to Earth.

2016年发射的卫星届时将采集星球表面登陆相关数据，观测站会将图片和其他信息传回地球以供分析。

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In April, China launched its first tracking data relay satellite to lessen its dependency on ground satellite control and relay stations.

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Both spacecraft make use of the US space agency's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) to speak to the ground and controllers do not want any conflicts.

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The data are sent from the orbiting outpost to NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellites, which relay it to the satellite reception dishes at NASA's White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico.

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