Space tracking stations played a vital role in the Apollo missions, serving as the primary communication link between astronauts in space and mission control on Earth. These stations, located around the globe, used radar to track the spacecraft and giant antennas to send and receive voice communications, television signals, and telemetry data. Notable tracking stations included those in Goldstone, California; Madrid, Spain; and Canberra, Australia. These three stations, positioned approximately 120 degrees apart around the globe, ensured continuous coverage as the Earth rotated. Their contributions were instrumental in the success of the Apollo missions and mankind's first steps on the moon.