Canberra Space Centre

Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex    

4.5/5
(488) · Science museum in Tidbinbilla, Australia
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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.At the visitor centre, …

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4.5/5 · 488 reviews
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Jan 6, 2022
In a time when domestic travel has boomed at the end 2021 and with many opting to travel in Australia one would think this facility could get it right and open up. Nope. Despite many continuing to ar…Full review by Brian E
Apr 26, 2021
Cannot say too much about this facility as we could only take photos from the outside. We arrived after driving 42km from Canberra on a windy road with a lot of roadworks & cyclists to find the spac…Full review by Bob M
Apr 10, 2021
We stumbled upon this little Gem by accident on the way back from a hike. The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, it is an active site with several satellite dishes, an amazing museum inside a…Full review by joniquelife
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Is it open in night
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The center is open every day 9am to 5pm
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How do you get there using public transport. Is there any way so that you don't have to use a taxi or uber? Thanks
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You cannot get there by public transport! I suggest you hire a car for the day.
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Is it worth driving the distance? Any comparison to the Smithsonian in Washington DC?
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It is worth the drive but obviously no comparison to the Smithsonian as that gets more funding but if you are into deep space communications and exploration and sci fi like dr …
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It is worth the drive but obviously no comparison to the Smithsonian as that gets more funding but if you are into deep space communications and exploration and sci fi like dr who Star Trek and Star Wars and deep space photography then this is you , personally I loved the experience and I've visited the Skylab crash site and museum but hey I am into deep space SETI and NASA research and to note without this deep space centre NSA deep space and shuttle launches wouldn't be possible it is the modern eqivilant of "The Dish" lol
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