Goldstone Solar System Radar, Radio telescope in Mojave Desert, California, US
The Goldstone Solar System Radar integrates a 500-kilowatt X-band transmitter operating at 8500 MHz with a 70-meter antenna for space observations.
The facility established in 1958 initially supported the Pioneer program and received National Historic Landmark status in 1985 for space exploration contributions.
The radar installation has influenced scientific research by enabling detailed observations of Mercury, Venus, Mars, asteroids, and moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
Located at 2,950 feet altitude, the radar operates in monostatic mode for transmission and reception, or bistatic mode where other facilities receive signals.
The system detected Mercury's liquid core through radar observations and maintains communication with spacecraft billions of kilometers from Earth.
Location: California
Diameter: 70 m
Part of: DSS 14
Website: http://echo.jpl.nasa.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.42667,-116.89000
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:27
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