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During previous missions, such as the Chandrayaan-3, ISRO utilized a network of global tracking stations belonging to organizations like NASA and ESA to ensure constant monitoring. Stations across various locations—from Hawaii to Australia—functioned together to maintain visibility of the spacecraft, thus ensuring safe navigation.
Overcoming Tracking Limitations
Nevertheless, challenges arise when spacecraft travel over remote areas, like oceans, where ground stations are absent. To mitigate these gaps, specialized tracking ships equipped with long-range radar and communication antennas fulfill the tracking needs, ensuring uninterrupted support for the mission.