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 444 REVIEWS

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

Awards

Certificate of Excellence 2018

“Great place but could be so much better”

Reviewed on 03/10/2018

We drove 45 minutes from Canberra central - definitely worth the trip if you are a space/history/scifi buff. The historical pieces and the stories associated with the NASA organisation and the part...

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Review by

ktt72

“A Surprising and Unique Discovery”

Reviewed on 27/09/2018

I have known about the Deep Space Communication facility to the south of the range of hills I can see from where I live, but I did not realise that they have a wonderfully little museum and...

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Review by

Marcusact

“Out of this world”

Reviewed on 26/09/2018

A very interesting couple of hours. A lot to look at and a few hands on activities for the kids. Something you don't get to see every day. A lovely drive from Canberra. Entry is free. Ended the...

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TLux20

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