Human Error Caused $4.1M NASA Antenna Damage

A NASA investigation found software weaknesses, human error, and an undocumented failure caused the DSS-14 antenna at Goldstone to over-rotate on September 16, 2025. The 230-foot antenna remains offline with repairs estimated between $4.1 and $4.6 million. An electrical issue misreported the antenna's rotation state, triggering limit stops while tracking the Juno mission.