A wildfire emergency in Spain has damaged one of NASA’s key space communication facilities, the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid. However, they haven’t been able to conduct a formal assessment of the damage while the wildfire emergency continues. By The Numbers: NASA’s Deep Space Network Stat Detail Global Hub Locations 3 (Madrid, Goldstone CA, Canberra AU) Missions Supported Dozens of active NASA and international spacecraft Madrid Complex Location Robledo de Chavela, approx. But for NASA’s mission teams, it’s a serious operational challenge and could lead to major setbacks, depending on what the damage assessment reveals. Sources: Wired: Spanish Wildfires Hit NASA Deep Space Observatory | Ars Technica: Wildfire Forces Evacuation of NASA’s DSN Complex in Spain