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Command and Data Handling
Telecommunications
Electrical Power
Guidance, Navigation, and Control
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Spacecraft Parts
Command and data handling
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Odyssey's computing functions
Telecommunications
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Communications capability between Earth & Mars
Electrical Power
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Generation of Power
Guidance, navigation, and control
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Sensors for controlling the spacecraft
Propulsion
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Thrusters and main engine
Structure
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The two spacecraft modules
Thermal Control
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Temperature controls
Mechanisms
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Operating high-gain antenna and deploying GRS boom
Flight Software
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Receiving commands
Instruments
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Conducting science investigations