Cassini-Huygens was launched onboard a Titan IVB/Centaur and traveled towards Saturn for an in-depth exploration of its system by utilizing S-, X- and Ka-bands. Cassini-Huygens would swing by Venus, Earth and Jupiter for gravitational assistance. Cassini would be the first mission to utilize Ka-band in deep space for radio science and transmit data as high as 142 kilobits per second. Ground equipment would need to be upgraded in order to accommodate this big leap. The Beam Wave Guide (BWG) antennas at the three Deep Space Network facilities were built with X-, S-, and Ka- band capabilities in time for Cassini’s launch. The BWG design not only allows the antenna to function at multiple bands, but also allows for easier access for maintenance and modification because the maintenance or pedestal room was below the antenna and not in another building.