Wildfires near Madrid have severely impacted NASA's Deep Space Communications Complex, a critical facility for space missions.The blaze, part of a broader emergency declared by Spain, forced evacuations for 60,000 people and damaged sensitive equipment at the site.While all personnel were evacuated safely, the extent of damage to telescopes and communication systems remains unclear.

NASA has transitioned operations to its Goldstone facility in California to maintain spacecraft communications, including with Voyager 1 and the James Webb Space Telescope.

The observatory, along with counterparts in Australia and California, forms the largest scientific telecommunications network for deep-space missions.

Spain's wildfires are part of a regional crisis linked to record heatwaves driven by climate change, with similar outbreaks occurring in France and other global regions.Firefighters face challenges as temperatures are expected to rise again soon, risking renewed blazes.The incident underscores the growing threat of climate-related disasters to critical scientific infrastructure.