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The Deep Space Network (DSN) complex at Goldstone added a new dish, DSS-23, which began operations on 3 August 2026.
Goldstone
Who
NASA, Brad Arnold
What
The Deep Space Network (DSN) complex at Goldstone added a new dish, DSS-23, which began operations on 3 August 2026.
When
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT · 3d 8h ago
Where
Goldstone ·
Why
To add capacity to the network, which supports more than 40 spacecraft, amidst challenges from older antennas, maintenance, and competing mission requests.
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How this affects you
The addition of DSS-23 increases the capacity of NASA's Deep Space Network, potentially improving support for ongoing and future space missions.
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