Island Lagoon Tracking Station, Radio telescope at Woomera, South Australia
The tracking station contained a 26-meter antenna dish that monitored deep space missions and transmitted data back to mission control centers worldwide.
Established in 1960 as the first Deep Space Network station outside the United States, the facility operated until its closure on December 22, 1972.
The facility employed Australian engineers and technicians who collaborated with international space agencies to advance satellite communication technology.
Located 25 kilometers south of Woomera, the station's position minimized radio interference while maintaining access to support infrastructure.
The complex integrated three separate tracking systems: the Minitrack satellite tracker, Baker Nunn Camera, and DSS-41 Deep Space Network antenna.
Location: South Australia
Inception: 1960
Diameter: 26 m
Part of: Deep Space Network
GPS coordinates: -31.38180,136.88730
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:27
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