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All times Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Sunday, December 5

    10 - 11 a.m.:
      News briefing with results from previous day.

    3 - 4 p.m.:

      Background briefing, "Space and Earth Sciences" (non-televised). Overview of JPL mission and research in areas other than Mars exploration.

    5 - 6 p.m.:

      News briefing on plans for the coming day on Mars (sol 2).

    7:30 p.m. - 12 midnight:
      Commentated TV feed.

        The lander begins transmitting on sol 2 at about 7:50 p.m. Before sol 2 activities begin, the communication relay link from the lander to Mars Global Surveyor will be tested.

    Sunday night is the final night of 24-hour news room staffing!

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