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To: George Sepetjian who wrote (6923)12/3/1999 11:15:00 AM
From: Peter Church  Respond to of 10309
 
All times Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Friday, December 3

2 - 6 a.m.:
"Live Shot" satellite TV interviews.

9 a.m.:
News briefing with short daily status with a preview of the day's events.
This would also report on the on the optional Trajectory Correction Maneuver
#5 (TCM-5), which could take place if required at about 4 a.m. Friday.

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.:
Commentated TV feed.

12:14 p.m.:
LANDING (Earth-received time)

12:37 p.m.:
FIRST SIGNAL FROM THE LANDER

Landing initiates the first Martian day of the mission, or sol "0."

Immediately after touchdown, the spacecraft deploys its solar panels
and carries out other activities to secure itself and prepare for later
operations.

The spacecraft will transmit for approximately 45 minutes, sending
information on the health and engineering state of the lander and
events during entry, descent, and landing.

Following this session, the lander will power down and "sleep" for
about six hours to recharge its battery.