The next Mars Odyssey communication opportunity will take place at 20.20 GMT this evening. The results of this session will be announced on the Beagle 2 and PPARC websites.

Other opportunities to communicate with Beagle 2, including pre-programmed sessions with Mars Express, are listed on the Beagle 2 website.

The next Beagle 2 press briefing is scheduled to take place at the Media Centre in Camden on Sunday 4th January. Details will be confirmed on the websites at a later date.