SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 11, 2026Ars Technica

After nearly breaking, NASA's Deep Space Network "worked well" on Artemis II

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NASA's Deep Space Network struggled during Artemis I in 2022, overwhelming its antennas and disrupting science missions like James Webb. For Artemis II, NASA improved scheduling and replaced failed hardware, making communications run smoothly. However, demand keeps growing, and a damaged 70-meter California antenna won't return until 2028.

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