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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]] | ||
| - | '''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation''' | + | '''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR> |
| - | + | “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."<BR><BR> | |
| - | “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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| [[Book Orders for delivery in Australia|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<]] | [[Book Orders for delivery in Australia|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:09, 21 May 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 by order through this site (see below) or from Carnarvon's Space & Technology Museum or its Tourist Information Centre.
'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 OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<
Overview of Carnarvon's role
NASA's Carnarvon Space Tracking Station
OTC Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon
NASA map, modified by Catriona Designs
Life in Carnarvon with the Trackers
Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum
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
