The problems with NASA's Deep Space Network aren't new. DSN has been straining under increased mission load for decades, which for robotic missions has been generally manageable, but with the return of crewed missions to deep space by way of Artemis the system could buckle.
A lot has changed since Apollo, notably the sheer volume of data that can be collected and transmitted. Investing in DSN upgrades, or dedicating infrastructure for crewed missions is essential.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/08/nasas-artemis-i-mission-nearly-broke-the-deep-space-network/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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