How do NASA experts transmit high-resolution images across millions of miles of space?
This presentation explores the sophisticated technology behind space imaging. Experts from the Mars Perseverance rover team explain the complex process of capturing and transmitting visual data from the surface of Mars to screens on Earth, offering a rare look at the mechanics of interplanetary photography.
The discussion features Dr. Justin Maki, the Imaging Scientist and Deputy Principal Investigator for the Mastcam-Z instrument on the Perseverance rover, alongside Hallie Abarca, who serves as the Image and Data Processing Operations Lead for the Mars 2020 mission. Together, they detail the technical challenges of managing data transmission across millions of miles.
Originally aired on May 20, 2021, the talk provides insight into the specialized hardware and operational workflows required to bring the universe into sharper focus for the public.
