2025-09-10
Rocket Lab Pitches Mars Satellite As First Step To Keep Astronauts Mission-Ready Before They Set Foot On The Red Planet: 'Talk First, Land Later'
On Tuesday, Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) positioned its Mars Telecommunications Orbiter as the critical first step in connecting astronauts with Earth, before humans ever set foot on the Red Planet.Mars Orbiter To Keep Future Astronauts ConnectedRocket Lab shared its vision on X, formerly Twitter, stating, "Talk first. Land later," while unveiling plans for the MTO. The company described the satellite as a persistent, high-bandwidth communications bridge between Mars and Earth, designed to keep astronauts "safe, connected and mission-ready."In a blog post, Rocket Lab called the MTO "the foundational step toward establishing a sustained human presence on Mars."The company said the orbiter would enable robust, real-time mission control and safety oversight, ensuring astronauts could maintain close contact with Earth throughout future Mars expeditions.See Also: Peter Andersen Slams Apple's Siri And AI Strategy, Investor Warns iPhone 17 Updates No Substitute For Real Innovation: ‘An Embarrassment'Rocket Lab Builds Bridge Between Earth And Red PlanetUnlike past NASA flagship programs that have faced "costly ...Full story available on Benzinga.com