NASA
NASA Cuts Ribbon on New Space Antenna, Because Five Apparently Wasn't Enough
NASA adds a sixth antenna to its Deep Space Network, because five clearly wasn't enough to hear aliens calling.
2026-08-31
NASA
2026-08-26
NASA
NASA Adds Another Giant Ear to Listen to Space, Because Space Keeps Talking
NASA unveils a new 34-meter antenna to keep talking to its spacecraft, because apparently space is full of things worth listening to.
2026-07-26
Ars Technica
Spain's Wildfire Says 'Adiós' to NASA's Deep Space Network, Temporarily
A wildfire in Spain temporarily shuts down NASA's Madrid tracking station, leaving the Deep Space Network with one functional giant dish until repairs finish in 2028.
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