NASA has released a panorama of the Deep Space Network's Goldstone complex near Barstow, California, showing five 34-meter antennas in the summer sun of August 2026. The image highlights the recently completed Deep Space Station 23, a 34-meter (114-foot) beam-waveguide antenna, positioned in the foreground to the right of the frame.
The other three 34-meter antennas visible are, from left, DSS-26, DSS-25, and two additional antennas not fully named in the source. The panorama offers a rare full view of the complex's 34-meter array, which supports deep-space communications.
DSS-23 joins the array
Deep Space Station 23 is the newest addition to the Goldstone complex, having been recently completed. Its beam-waveguide design routes signals through a series of mirrors, allowing the equipment to be housed in a ground-level room, which simplifies maintenance and improves performance.
The antenna's completion adds to the complex's existing 34-meter dishes, which are part of the Deep Space Network's global system for tracking and communicating with spacecraft.
A snapshot of the complex
The panorama captures the antennas in a single frame, providing a visual record of the complex's current configuration. The image was taken in August 2026, during the summer season, and shows the antennas soaking in the sun.
While the source names DSS-26 and DSS-25, it does not specify the identities of the other two 34-meter antennas in the panorama, leaving some details incomplete.
What's next
The release of the panorama does not include a timeline for further expansions or upgrades at Goldstone. The Deep Space Network continues to evolve to meet the demands of upcoming missions, but specific next steps were not detailed in the source.