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  • The Deep Space Network: NASA’s Cosmic Switchboard Operator on the Brink

    The Deep Space Network: NASA’s Cosmic Switchboard Operator on the Brink

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    Ah, the Deep Space Network (DSN), NASA’s unsung hero and the cosmic switchboard operator that never sleeps. Imagine a 24/7 call center, but instead of dealing with customer complaints or tech support, it’s facilitating groundbreaking scientific discoveries and space exploration. The DSN is the network that says, “Hold my beer,” while juggling communications with over…