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 461 REVIEWS

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

Awards

Certificate of Excellence 2019

“Space centre”

Reviewed on 18/05/2019

This centre is well worth a visit with plenty of stuff about space.The guides were very informative.With videos allow about 2 hours or about an hour for the exhibits.
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Robert S

“Great scenery and artifacts!”

Reviewed on 12/05/2019

While the complex was insightful and interesting, we didn’t stay for very long. I absolutely loved the satellites, however the largest one was under maintenance the day we went. The drive out of town...

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Foodieabby

“A funfilled day for all ages”

Reviewed on 27/04/2019

When we walked through the doors my 15 yr old nephew said "Now this is my kind of place", the I-phone and ear buds were put away and we all spent a good 3 hours exploring the history of the space...

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