Welcome to CarnarvonSpace

Revision as of 01:25, 6 January 2012

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 still 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."

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        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

        Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum

        Western Australian Space Museum

        Western Australia in Space

       Most recent pages added:
Dongarra West and Dongarra East stations included under WA in Space

Related 'Carnarvon Tracking Station' web-sites

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

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

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