NASA Canberra Deep Space Network - Behind The Scenes

Some behind the scenes chat about the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex.
Shot whilst waiting for the 70m dish to rotate.
This is PART 1
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[@tybo09]

I'm extremely jealous that you got to visit this facility... and extremely grateful that you've shared your visit with us.

[@davidwilkie9551]

The right people to know about the practicalities of timing and tuning connections, and how to maintain the integrity of the message.

[@TheOakRoom]

Bloody awesome work. Such a fascinating project to cover this facility.

[@yoramstein]

Thanks

[@PapasDino]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@glenwoofit]

We need a quantum entangled datalink.

[@johanlaurasia]

EEVdiscover...? Back from the ashes?

[@sighpocket5]

Nice!!!! ( what no skype from mars....?)

[@flymypg]

Next question from Marstronaut: "But wouldn't Skype work much better from Mars if they just added more relay satellites?"

[@tybo09]

hahaha! :)

[@flymypg]

"I mean, c'mon, don't strong signals go faster?"

[@stranger7968]

"can't you guys just lay fiber between Earth and Mars?" xD

[@flymypg]

"There's no digging required, right?"

[@redsquirrelftw]

They can use wireless fibre, with laser beams! You just need laser guns that can go pew pew pew faster than normal.

[@CrashPilot1000]

When you are coding the control-software for that antenna you don't have to worry how to deal with a gimbal lock....

[@Eo_Tunun]

What? Star Trek scientifically incorrect? 0.0 They use quantum mechanics subspace-hyperthingomabob there!, David!1! They are never wrong!!1!

[@manobarlalaoampa5989]

Who taxes these people?

[@feelx92ger]

If I were an Australian citizen, I'd be nothing short of incredibly proud to fund this.