A wildfire in Spain has led to the evacuation of the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex on July 24, 2026, and temporarily suspended operations at this key NASA tracking station. The complex is part of NASA's Deep Space Network, which includes facilities in California and Australia, providing global coverage for various space missions. A NASA spokesperson stated that the tracking station, located approximately 40 miles (65 kilometers) west of Madrid, was assessed due to the ongoing wildfires in the area. Images from the site showed flames and smoke above the station's antennas, which include a 230-foot-diameter (70-meter) radio dish and smaller antennas.
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Wildfire prompts evacuation at NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain
On July 24, 2026, a wildfire in Spain caused the evacuation of the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex, a crucial NASA tracking station. Operations were temporarily halted as the facility was assessed due to the fire's proximity, which was captured in images showing flames near the antennas.
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