SpaceX Pitches NASA on 'Marslink,' a Version of Starlink for the Red Planet
SpaceX is working on a concept version of Starlink for Mars. It has ideas about developing next-generation relay services capable of beaming 4 Mbps or more in data across 1.5 astronomical units. The Marslink concept involves placing multiple space satellites in Mars orbit to provide full visibility and interoperability for ground and orbital assets. Other companies have also submitted proposals - slides from the recent meeting of the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group showing each company's proposal are available in the article.