A Tracking Station is a facility used to monitor and communicate with spacecraft. These stations are equipped with antennas and other technology to receive signals from satellites and space missions, allowing for data collection and navigation support. They play a crucial role in ensuring that spacecraft are on the correct trajectory and can relay information back to Earth. Tracking stations are often part of larger networks, such as the NASA Deep Space Network, which connects multiple facilities around the world. This global network enables continuous communication with spacecraft, even as they travel far from Earth, ensuring that missions like those involving the Mars Rover or Hubble Space Telescope can be successfully managed.