Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex
Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex, Deep space station in Barstow, California
The Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex operates multiple large parabolic antennas, including a 70-meter dish, in the remote Mojave Desert location.
The facility began operations in 1958 as part of NASA's Deep Space Network, establishing crucial communication capabilities for space missions beyond Earth's orbit.
The visitor center at Historic Harvey House in Barstow provides educational programs about space exploration and NASA's communication systems to school groups.
The complex opens Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM, requiring advance reservations for guided tours through Fort Irwin security.
The facility forms one third of a global network with stations in Madrid and Canberra, positioned 120 degrees apart for continuous spacecraft communication coverage.
Location: California
Inception: 1958
Official opening: 1958
Diameter: 70 m
Part of: Deep Space Network
Website: https://gdscc.nasa.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.42667,-116.89000
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
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