Very long baseline interferometry in deep space is effective for communication
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 78/100
Very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) in deep space is a critical technique utilized alongside tracking infrastructure to support navigation, positioning, and communication for interplanetary missions.
Evidence for · 5
Quantum mechanical uncertainty limitations on deep space navigation by Doppler tracking and very long baseline interferometry
1990 · cited by 2
Paper [5] analyzes the precision of very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) and Doppler tracking for deep space navigation.
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More for · 4
Development of a High Finesse Cavity for Portable Clock Applicationsa
2024 · cited by 1
Paper [7] notes that portable optical clocks are poised to revolutionize PNT applications in communication, deep space missions, and VLBI.
A High-Performance Antenna Array Signal Processing Method in Deep Space Communication
2024 · cited by 1
Paper [8] explicitly notes that VLBI based on antenna array technology remains a critical detection and communication method in future deep space missions.
Radiometric Interferometry for Deep Space Navigation Using Geostationary Satellites
2025 · cited by 1
Paper [9] discusses how terrestrial systems rely on VLBI for angular positioning and tracking in deep space.
Radio Astronomy with NASA’s Deep Space Network
2025 · cited by 1
Paper [10] details how the Deep Space Network utilizes radio antennas for spacecraft tracking, communication, and VLBI observations.