NASA evacuates facility over Spain wildfires
Wildfires erupted across Europe, forcing NASA to evacuate a space communications facility in Madrid, Spain, which impacted its ability to communicate with space probes. The complex is located in Robledo, 65 kilometers west of Madrid, and all staff have been evacuated to assess potential damages. The agency confirmed that it transferred communication support to its other two sites in Canberra and Goulston to ensure continuous contact with its spacecraft, emphasizing the importance of crew safety and showing solidarity with those affected by the fires.
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