Space Facts II - Goldstone

The video discusses NASA's deep space communication antennas, focusing on the Goldstone complex. Goldstone has been crucial for over three decades, enabling continuous contact with spacecraft. It supports missions like Magellan and has historically contributed to lunar landings and Voyager missions. Goldstone remains a key player in space communications.

What is the primary function of the deep space communication antennas mentioned in the video?

• To broadcast television signals globally

• To monitor weather patterns on Earth

• To enable communication with deep space satellites and explore distant stars

• To provide internet access to remote areas

How many stations are part of the global network that includes Goldstone?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the diameter of the largest dish at Goldstone?

• 70 meters

• 80 meters

• 60 meters

• 50 meters

Which mission is currently using Goldstone to map the surface of Venus?

• Magellan

• Apollo

• Mariner

• Voyager

What significant event did Goldstone provide live TV coverage for?

• The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope

• The first space shuttle launch

• The lunar landings

• The first Mars landing