Attention, commander, incoming relay. Mars one, this is Houston. We got your message and are glad to hear you. Analysis of your telemetry… indicates Mars-1 orbital failure in 31 hours.
We believe we can restore engine function for a main engine burn… and exit from Mars orbit. Ground crew is presumed. End of Mission.
Hello? We’re the guys on Mars.
Houston, Mars-1. No joy on all scenario for engine ignition.
That includes hitting the console. What next? Over.
Mars-1 , Houston. We’ve picked something off a radio telescope pointed in your direction. You won’t believe this. You’ll have to tune to a frequency we haven’t used in 50 years.
Houston, Mars-1. I’m configuring Mars-1 for a final slingshot around the day side.
And I will be returning to Earth.
Hey… Mars
Sorry, commander. No response from ignition systems.
Houston, this is Mars-1. We’ve experienced a massive proton|field upset sequel to a solar flare. Mars-1 systems at below 70
