Deep space network radio tracking can locate and follow Pioneer and Voyager spacecraft.

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Is it true that deep space network radio tracking can locate and follow Pioneer and Voyager spacecraft?

Yes. Deep space network radio tracking can locate and follow Pioneer and Voyager spacecraft.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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The provided papers directly confirm that the NASA Deep Space Network uses radio and Doppler tracking to communicate with, track, and analyze the trajectories of both the Voyager and Pioneer spacecraft.

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Calibration and performance measurements for the nasa deep space network aperture enhancement project (daep)

2018

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LaBelle, R. & Rochblatt, D. (2018). Calibration and performance measurements for the nasa deep space network aperture enhancement project (daep). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ACTAASTRO.2018.03.011

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The Pioneer Anomaly.

2010

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SG, T. & VT, T. (2010). The Pioneer Anomaly.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.12942/lrr-2010-4

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