it's wild given how small and light basic microphone is. They even (probably not in 1999 tho) come with their own adc and serial interface now.
Then again I guess there isn't any obvious need for it aside from PR points for "listening to mars"
Yes, and don't forget that you need to modify & certify it to work in 1% of Earth atmospheric pressure and down to -75C, and get it integrated into flight software running on a RAD750.
Yes, and don't forget that you need to modify & certify it to work in 1% of Earth atmospheric pressure and down to -75C, and get it integrated into flight software running on a RAD750.