Orroral Valley Tracking Station, Space tracking station in Rendezvous Creek, Australia.
The facility features a collection of concrete foundations and remnants of the former tracking station, including the base of a 26-meter antenna.
Established in 1965, the station supported NASA's Spacecraft Tracking and Data Acquisition Network by monitoring Earth-orbiting satellites until its closure in 1985.
The station represents Australia's contribution to space exploration, with its staff participating in numerous international missions and scientific collaborations.
Visitors can reach the site by following marked trails through Namadgi National Park, with informational panels explaining the station's technical operations.
The station's 26-meter telescope was relocated to Tasmania after closure, where it continues operating at Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory.
Location: Australian Capital Territory
Inception: 1965
GPS coordinates: -35.62860,148.95600
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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