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Antenna

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JPL Deep Space Antenna 210' at Goldstone - Definition: Antenna

JPL Deep Space Antenna 210' at Goldstone, CA - Definition: Antenna

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Definition: Antenna; A device for sending or receiving electromagnetic radio waves.

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Also Known As: aerial
Common Misspellings: antena
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