Welcome to CarnarvonSpace

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 book cover is displayed on the left-hand side of this page.

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

Life in Carnarvon with the Trackers

Western Australian Space Museum

Western Australia in Space

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