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April 1973 – Overseas 64 Meter Antennas Declared Operational

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Apr 01, 1973
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April 1973 - 64 Meter Antenna in Canberra
The 64 meter antenna in Canberra, Australia became operational. The one in Madrid, Spain was operational in September of the same year. The 64 meter antenna was six times more sensitive than the 26 meter antennas and could allow missions to communicate further in space.

The 64 meter antenna in Canberra, Australia became operational. The one in Madrid, Spain was operational in September of the same year. The 64 meter antenna was six times more sensitive than the 26 meter antennas and could allow missions to communicate further in space.

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