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NASA's Deep Space Network Expands with New Station in 2029

4/8/2025

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NASA's Deep Space Network, a vital communication lifeline since 1963, relies on its Canberra facility to track iconic missions like Voyager 2. The highly sensitive DSS-43 antenna connects with far-off spacecraft, while the upcoming Deep Space Station 33, set to launch in 2029, promises to boost data capabilities for future explorations.

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NASA's Deep Space Network, a vital communication lifeline since 1963, relies on its Canberra facility to track iconic missions like Voyager 2. The highly sensitive DSS-43 antenna connects with far-off spacecraft, while the upcoming Deep Space Station 33, set to launch in 2029, promises to boost data capabilities for future explorations.