Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

Take a leap into outer space at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, a 45-minute drive from the heart of Canberra. Here you’ll discover NASA’s Deep Space Network, an international network of antennas that support interplanetary spacecraft missions. The impressively sized antenna dishes at the complex send and receive data from spacecraft exploring the solar system and beyond. For a great view of the dishes, as well as an insightful exhibit about Australia’s role in space exploration, head to the Canberra Space Centre on the complex grounds.

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Deep space communication antennas
Deep space tracking station at Tidbinbilla
Tracking spacecraft across the solar system and beyond
CDSCC operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Educational displays in the visitor centre
Canberra Space Centre

DETAILS

PHONE

02 6201 7880

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.cdscc.nasa.gov

OPENING HOURS

Daily: 9 am - 5 pm. Café : 9.30 am -4 pm; Christmas Day: Closed

COSTS

Free

ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

421 Discovery Drive, Tourist Drive 5, Tidbinbilla, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Features

Cafe

Carpark

Non Smoking Establishment

Pet Friendly - Enquire

Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 452 REVIEWS

Ranked #1 of 5 things to do in Paddys River on TripAdvisor

Awards

Certificate of Excellence 2018

“A very interesting visit to see a dseries of working radio telescopes”

Reviewed on 15/01/2019

Being about 25km away from Tuggeranong, and nestling in the Brindabella hills, the station gives an excellent view of space exploration. Depending on the activity at the time it may be possible to...

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Bryan H

“Tidbinbilla radio telescopes Canberra”

Reviewed on 14/01/2019

A very pleasant 45 minute drive from Canberra the dishes at Tidbinbilla offer an exciting venture into deep space. Great displays of photos and explanatory labels with continuous films and space...

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“See the Moon”

Reviewed on 14/01/2019

This is about a 40 min drive out of Canberra but my kids really enjoyed the visit. We spent 1 hour in the Complex with my kids getting to read a lot about the Space race. The highlight being seeing a...

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