Deep Space Communication Complex

The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex is a satellite communication station and part of the Deep Space Network of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. It is located in the Paddys River valley, about 20 km from Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. The complex has five large antennas and is used for tracking and communicating with NASA's spacecraft, particularly interplanetary missions. The complex is managed in Australia by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation for NASA's Space Communications and Navigation program. Visitors can explore the complex and learn about its role in space exploration