:56:16
charming.
:56:18
It's a 50-year-old off-the-shelf
computer modem. . .
:56:20
. . .on a frequency we're not using
on our mission. . .
:56:23
. . .but it beats shouting for help.
:56:32
I got it.
:56:44
Synchronous lock. L-2.3.
Seek lock off.
:56:49
1-4-4-X.
:56:52
HZ lock.
:57:00
Houston, Mars- 1.
:57:03
I'm configuring Mars- 1 for a final
slingshot around the day side.
:57:06
And I will be returning to Earth.
:57:09
Relayed.
:57:15
Let's do it.
:57:32
Test, test.
:57:33
Does it work?
:57:35
I don't know.
The little green light's on.
:57:37
Houston, Mars- 1.
I've acquired elliptical orbit.
:57:41
I'm commencing engine ignition
sequence for Earth return.
:57:48
This is Mars- 1 ground crew.
Do you copy?
:57:50
This is Mars- 1 ground crew.
Do you copy?
:57:53
This is Mars- 1 ground crew.
:57:55
Do you copy? Hello?
:57:58
We're the guys on Mars.