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WG3K > ANS 29.12.24 17:49l 9 Lines 1585 Bytes #44 (0) @ AMSAT
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Subj: NASAs Deep Space Network Upgraded
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Installation of the latest antenna took place on Dec. 18, when teams at NASAs Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California, installed the metal reflector framework for Deep Space Station 23, a multifrequency beam-waveguide antenna. When operational in 2026, Deep Space Station 23 will receive transmissions from missions such as Perseverance, Psyche, Europa Clipper, Voyager 1, and a growing fleet of future human and robotic spacecraft in deep space.
“This addition to the Deep Space Network represents a crucial communication upgrade for the agency,” said Kevin Coggins, deputy associate administrator of NASAs SCaN (Space Communications and Navigation) program. “The communications infrastructure has been in continuous operation since its creation in 1963, and with this upgrade we are ensuring NASA is ready to support the growing number of missions exploring the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
“With the Deep Space Network, we are able to explore the Martian landscape with our rovers, see the James Webb Space Telescopes stunning cosmic observations, and so much more,” said Laurie Leshin, director of JPL. “The network enables over 40 deep space missions, including the farthest human-made objects in the universe, Voyager 1 and 2. With upgrades like these, the network will continue to support humanitys exploration of our solar system and beyond, enabling ground breaking science and discovery far into the future.”
Read the complete story at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-364-Deep-Space.
[ANS thanks NASA for the above information.]
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