Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex is part of NASA's Deep Space Network, the Complex features four giant antennas including Deep Space
Station 43 - a 70 metres steerable antenna, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Centre offers visitors the chance to learn about the role that Australia plays in the exploration of space. You can take in magnificent views of the
largest antenna complex in the southern hemisphere, see a piece of the Moon that's over 3.8 billion years old, check out the latest images from Mars,
spacecraft models, and real, flown space hardware. Discover the foods that astronauts eat on the space shuttle and space station, watch a movie on the
history and future of space exploration, take a hands-on trip around the Solar System or across the galaxy, or just sit back and relax in the Moon Rock
Cafe.

The Canberra Space Centre is located on the grounds of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) at Tidbinbilla, about 35 kilometres
southwest of the city of Canberra. The Centre offers visitors the chance to learn about the role that Australia plays in the exploration of space. You can
take in magnificent views of the largest antenna complex in the southern hemisphere, see a piece of the Moon that's over 3.8 billion years old, check out
the latest images from Mars, spacecraft models, and real, flown space hardware. Discover the foods that astronauts eat on the space shuttle and space
station, watch a movie on the history and future of space exploration, take a hands-on trip around the Solar System or across the galaxy, or just sit back
and relax in the Moon Rock Cafe. The cafe and giftshop is open 10am-5pm everyday for snacks and meals, plus the best coffee in the galaxy.

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Facilities

  • Cafe
  • Guide
  • Interactive Centre
  • Kiosk
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop
  • Visitor Information Centre

Experiences

Activities

  • Educational Tourism
  • Historic/Heritage
  • Astronomy

Our Location

Tourist Drive 5, Off Paddys River Road
Tidbinbilla
New South Wales 2620

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