NASA evacuates Spain fire site
Wide wildfires broke out in Spain, leading NASA to evacuate its deep space communications facility in Robledo near Madrid, about 65 km from the capital. The fire caused communication disruptions with some spacecraft, and damages were assessed later, with all personnel evacuated. The Madrid complex is part of NASA's Deep Space Network and is used for communication with space vehicles. Support operations were moved to other sites to ensure continued connectivity, with the agency emphasizing the safety of its staff and expressing sympathy for those affected.
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