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.
DETAILS
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
Features
Cafe
Carpark
Non Smoking Establishment
Pet Friendly - Enquire
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #1 of 5 things to do in Paddys River on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
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“Worth the Drive..”
Visited this site & were fortunate to be able to tag along with a school & listen to the presentation provided to then which was great. Found out we can see pictures from Mars via their web...
penfs
“Very interesting and not just for geeks.”
The site has two parts to it really. The first is of course the collection of enormous communications dishes of the deep space listening facility which is you can look at from close up. There is also...
Rafi S
“Very interesting Visitors Centre”
The Deep Space Complex is an interesting place to visit, and entry is free. There is a lot of information on display in the visitors centre. The drive from Canberra to the complex offers beautiful...
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