CONTENTS

Policy on Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
 1     Introduction
 2     Spectrum requirements for future deep-space missions
 3     Factors considered in the choice of frequency bands
        3.1     Link applications
        3.2     Propagation impairments
        3.3     Available bandwidth
        3.4     Technology maturity and equipment availability
        3.5     Ground infrastructure considerations
        3.6     Compatibility with the recommended frequency plan for the Mars region
        3.7     Incompatible services
        3.8     Feasibility of frequency sharing
 4     Spectrum that could be considered for possible allocations
 5     Conclusions