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The Dish at Parkes celebrates 60th birthday with a mission to the moon – The New Daily
The Parkes Radio Telescope or ‘The Dish’, as it is more commonly known, will turn 60 this year and readying itself for a return to the moon
The Parkes Radio Telescope or ‘The Dish’, as it is more commonly known, will turn 60 this year.
Far from being an ageing relic of a bygone era of space exploration, the iconic Australian landmark has been contracted to support some of the first commercial space missions to the moon.
The Parkes Radio Telescope is famous for its role in broadcasting the moon landing to television sets around the world.
The Dish was then etched into Australian popular culture with the movie of the same name in 2000.
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