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Celebrating 40 Years of Discovery: 1965-2005 &
Beyond
10 August 2005
Space Complex 'Open
Day' launches into the Australian Science Festival
The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex marks 40 years
of discovery with a special event at the annual Space Open Day,
Sunday
14th August, 2005.
 Each year as part of the Australian Science Festival, the Canberra Deep Space
Communication Complex
(CDSCC) opens its doors to the public for a close-up look at
the massive antenna complex located in the quiet, farmland setting
of the Tidbinbilla valley, just outside of Canberra.
This once a year opportunity
to get a little closer to the 'action' is enjoyed by thousands
of visitors. You can hop on a bus tour of the site with guides
to answer all those questions you've ever wanted to ask. Take
a walking tour to the main antenna - Deep Space Station 43 -
the largest antenna in the Southern Hemisphere.
It's a great
day for all the family. As always, it's FREE!
There is no need to book for bus tours or events. Bus and walking
tours operate throughout the day leaving approximately every
20 minutes. There are regular talks and films presented in our
Visitor Centre, and this year there is a special reason to come
along and celebrate.
40 Years
of Discovery
2005 marks our 40th year of continuous space operations. To celebate
this milestone, a special ceremony will be held at 11am. The
public are invited to hear from speakers representing NASA, the
CSIRO, and government, plus a special message beamed to Earth
from the crew of the International Space Station.
The Space Open Day starts at 9am (closing 5pm), first bus tours
from 10am.
Canberra
Space Centre is on Tourist Drive 5 - Discovery Drive, Tidbinbilla
(from
the north: off Cotter & Paddy's River Rds; from the south:
across Point Hut Crossing & Tidbinbilla Rd) (approx.
45 mins from city)
See our How
to get there
page.
Further enquiries, please email:
Special
Events
Article
by Glen Nagle - CDSCC Education & Outreach Manager |
