Although this construction dramatically simplifies installation and maintenance of electronics, it was previously thought to offer poor noise performance.

Similar huge antennas are used by the deep space networks of the USA, China, Russia, Europe, and India.

Misasa Deep Space Station (MDSS) is now the world's most sensitive antenna for Ka-band communication worldwide.

This new antenna had the name GREAT (Ground Station for Deep Space Exploration and Telecommunication) during the construction.

[5] It is 54 meters in diameter and has an adaptive surface with high accuracy and efficiency, and hence is capable of working at the higher Ka-band frequencies.