The Deep Space Network is operated by JPL at 3 different sites around the world offering continuous support for spacecraft in deep space. The network goes back to the late 1950's and has expanded and adapted over that time to offer capabilities 10 trillion times superior to what the earliest spacecraft used.

But more than that the DSN delivers essential navigation and science support, making it a hugely important contributer to any mission to the planets.

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