Muchea Tracking Station is now long gone, and many seem unaware of the crucial
place in space history held by Muchea.
There are some signs of what was once there – for those who know what these strange structures represent.
 |
|
A satellite image of the Muchea Tracking Station site as it is today – with features labelled. (Note, these labels were added by comparison with the site plans, and without a site visit.) Click on the image for a larger version. |
Glenn Hooley from Perth sent these photos he took in early 2006. Corresponding photos by Hamish Lindsay have been added as insets.
 |
|
The towers for the Acquisition Aid antennas – seen from the access track. Photo: Glenn Hooley. Click on the image for a larger version. |
 |
|
Probably where the T & C Building stood (though this tower may be the ground to air transmitter at the southern end of the site). Photo: Glenn Hooley. Click on the image for a larger version. Click here for a photo without the inset. |
 |
|
The towers for the Acquisition Aid quad helix antennas. Photo: Glenn Hooley. Click on the image for a larger version. Click here for a photo without the inset. |
 |
|
One of the towers for the Acquisition Aid quad helix antennas. Photo: Glenn Hooley. Click on the image for a larger version. Click here for a photo without the inset. |
 |
|
What’s left of the tower Verlort radar. Photo: Glenn Hooley. Click on the image for a larger version. Click here for a photo without the inset. |