Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
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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.
Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services.
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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“Fantastic and interesting especially for eager young scientific minds”
We must have visited this complex at least half a dozen times over the years. There is so much to see. Once there was a lecture where the lecturer said: " In 30 years one of you children sitting...
Linda C
“Great place to visit”
The cafe is very good and the visitor centre kept us interested for about an hour. Well worth the drive from Canberra. Good for families with kids. Could combine with a visit to tidbinbilla nature...
381devinc
“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