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NASA Completes Restoration of Guam Station Damaged by Typhoon Mawar

NASA celebrated the full restoration of its Guam Remote Station on September 10, 2026, marking the end of a three-year recovery after Super Typhoon Mawar devastated the site in 2023.

The station's central antenna was returned to service on July 1, 2026. The Guam Remote Station is vital for NASA's TDRS constellation, ensuring continuous communication with the ISS and closing a critical "Zone of Exclusion" in orbit.

Super Typhoon Mawar struck Guam on May 24, 2023, with 185 mph winds, destroying two antennas and damaging another, significantly reducing TDRS coverage.

Emergency repairs and borrowed mobile terminals restored partial service within months. Disaster-relief funding in early 2025 enabled the full rebuild and hardening of the station.

Construction began in summer 2025 and concluded in summer 2026 with the central antenna's operational return. This funding also supported upgrades at three other Near Space Network ground stations.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony included NASA SCaN representatives, local leaders, and the station's workforce. The Guam team was recognized for its on-site recovery efforts.

Engineers and specialists at NASA's White Sands Complex were honored for their off-island support. Jena Garrahy highlighted the team's dedication and resilience in restoring critical infrastructure.

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