In the recent Space X launch, orbit and re-entry of the Dragon Capsule, the team at University of South Australia's Institute for Telecommunications Research helped track the spacecraft providing vital coverage in the Southern Hemisphere.
The ITR at the University of South Australia researchers helped track the spacecraft's location, direction and vital systems status information, relaying the information back to the US.
The 3-m dish, which was setup as part of the in 1998 as part of the CRC for Satellite Systems, has been involved in a variety of international projects including NASA and ESA projects (including the ATV in 2008 and planned 2011), as well as the Australian Fedsat project.
Well done guys!
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