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Orroral Valley Space Tracking Station: NASA’s Abandoned Outpost in Namadgi National Park
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Orroral Valley Space Tracking Station: NASA’s Abandoned Outpost in Namadgi National Park

Trace the concrete footprints of a Cold War-era NASA facility deep in the Australian Capital Territory bush.

Australian Capital TerritoryUpdated 17 September 2026

A Relic of the Space Race

Orroral Valley Space Tracking Station operated from 1965 to 1985 as one of three Australian stations supporting NASA’s manned spaceflight programs, including Gemini, Apollo and Skylab. Its 26-metre dish tracked spacecraft in the correct position?

Visitor tips

  • Lleva calzado resistente porque el terreno es irregular.
  • Lleva agua y protector solar; hay poca sombra.
  • Consulta las alertas del parque antes de ir por si hay cierres de caminos.

Frequently asked questions

u00bfCu00f3mo llego desde Canberra?+

Toma la carretera hacia Namadgi National Park y sigue las indicaciones hacia el valle Orroral; el trayecto dura unos 45 minutos en coche.

u00bfPuedo conducir hasta las ruinas?+

Su00ed, hay un estacionamiento cercano y luego caminas unos minutos por sendero plano.

u00bfHay bau00f1os o agua potable?+

No hay servicios en el sitio; planea usar instalaciones antes de entrar al parque.

u00bfEs adecuado para niu00f1os?+

Su00ed, pero vigu00edlalos cerca de las losas de concreto y lleva calzado cerrado.

u00bfPuedo tomar fotos de las ruinas?+

Su00ed, las fotos estu00e1n permitidas y ayudan a documentar la historia del lugar.

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