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Originally Posted by Fred Brackin
There's no real reason to put it in orbit. You just use a larger one on the ground.
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Yeah. Floating something big and reflective off the coast of Florida would be easier, but wouldn't a series of space based reflectors be able to stay in contact with Mars for longer periods of time? I could see NASA starting with the first option but then working to replace the heliographic relay system ASAP.
Ben