Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
One of three complexes around the world that make up NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN). It is located at Tidbinbilla about 30 km southwest of the Australian capital. The Canberra Space Centre at the Complex has a piece of Moon rock weighing 142 grams, presented to it by astronaut John Young, which is the largest piece of Moon rock outside the United States.
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• SPACECRAFT COMMUNICATIONS AND TRACKING
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