Deep Space Station 15, located at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex in California, is part of NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN). This complex operates giant radio antennas that support deep space missions and provide radar and radio astronomy observations, improving our knowledge of the solar system and beyond.
NASA’s Artemis program, aiming to establish a sustained presence in space and explore more of the Moon, relies on the Deep Space Network and the Near Space Network. These networks, overseen by NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation Program office, utilize global infrastructure and relay satellites to ensure seamless communication and tracking during various mission phases, including launches, lunar travel, and return trips.
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