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Wildfire threatens NASA’s Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex in Spain
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A wildfire has broken out near NASA’s Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex in Robledo de Chavela, Spain. The site, critical for deep-space missions, is under threat as firefighters battle the blaze.
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Wildfire threatens NASA’s Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex in Spain
A wildfire has erupted near NASA’s Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex in Robledo de Chavela, Spain. The facility, operated by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is a critical hub for deep-space communications, supporting missions such as Mars rovers and lunar explorations. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze, which poses a threat to the complex’s infrastructure. The Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex is one of three such facilities worldwide, alongside counterparts in California and Australia.
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