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| [[Image:Cover.jpg|left|thumbnail|1000pix|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]] | [[Image:Cover.jpg|left|thumbnail|1000pix|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]] | ||
| [[Image:Float.jpg|right|thumbnail|1000pix|Winning float in Carnarvon Tropical Festival, 1966; Photo: Jim Gregg]] | [[Image:Float.jpg|right|thumbnail|1000pix|Winning float in Carnarvon Tropical Festival, 1966; Photo: Jim Gregg]] | ||
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| '''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation''' | '''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation''' | ||
| “This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and | “This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and | ||
| - | <br> technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in <br> support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less <br> surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal <br> reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story." | + | <br> technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in <br> support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less <br> surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and |
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| [[Book Orders for delivery in Australia|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER BOOK <<<]] | [[Book Orders for delivery in Australia|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER BOOK <<<]] | ||
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| [[Carnarvon OTC Earth Station|OTC Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon]] | [[Carnarvon OTC Earth Station|OTC Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon]] | ||
| [[Image:Pathway.jpg|right|frame|size 1000x500pix|Apollo's path to the Moon over Carnarvon; NASA map: modified by Catriona Designs]] | [[Image:Pathway.jpg|right|frame|size 1000x500pix|Apollo's path to the Moon over Carnarvon; NASA map: modified by Catriona Designs]] | ||
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| [['Trackers' and the Town|Life in Carnarvon with the Trackers]] | [['Trackers' and the Town|Life in Carnarvon with the Trackers]] | ||
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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.
'The return of the Eagle';
Photo: NASA;
Cover: Catrionadesign.
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
Life in Carnarvon with the Trackers
Western Australian Space Museum
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
