Welcome to CarnarvonSpace

Revision as of 00:34, 15 August 2011

This site celebrates Western Australia's role in Space research and, in particular, Carnarvon's critical role supporting NASA's Gemini, Apollo and Skylab projects. The companion book, "Carnarvon and Apollo: One giant leap for a small Australian town ", published by Rosenberg Publishing, is now available.

Book cover, 2010, shows -
'The return of the Eagle';
Photo: NASA;
Cover: Catrionadesign.

Winning float in Carnarvon Tropical Festival, 1966; Photo: Jim Gregg

          Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation

      “This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and
      technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in
      support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less
      surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and
      personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."

               >>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER BOOK <<<

        Overview of Carnarvon's role

        NASA's Carnarvon Space Tracking Station

        OTC Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon

Apollo's path to the Moon crossing Carnarvon;
NASA map, modified by Catriona Designs

        Life in Carnarvon with the Trackers

        Western Australian Space Museum

        Western Australia in Space

Most recent pages added: . . . pending [[|]]

Related 'Carnarvon Tracking Station' web-sites

Terry Kierans's CROtrak at   http://crotrak.com/

Colin Mackellar's   http://www.honeysucklecreek.net under 'Other Stations'

Email info@carnarvonspace.com . . . to contact site manager, Paul Dench