Katsuura Tracking and Communication Station

At the Katsuura Tracking and Communication Station, there is a tracking and control facility, power supply facility, and the Nonozuka collimation tower (on Nonozuka Mountain) in addition to the two parabolic antennas that are 13 meters and 10 meters in diameter, respectively. For visitors, we have a space development exhibit hall and panel corner.
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Telephone No. Change
Our telephone number has been changed lately. Please use the following new number to contact the Katsuura Tracking and Communication Station.
New number: 0470-77-1601 (or +81-470-77-1601 from overseas)

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August 1, 2011 Updated

Open-house event for Space Day

Date and time:
Between 10:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m. on August 20 (Sat), 2011

Event:
  • Quiz rally
  • Let's Try an Astronaut Selection Test!
  • Exhibition Corner
  • Environment Corner
  • Video Corner
  • Trying on a Space Suit

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* Free admission

Exhibits

Open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
daily. * An antenna for visitors to control is not available as we ended its operation. Thank you.

1. Space Development Exhibit Hall

Miniature models of the H-IIB, H-IIA, H-II, J-I, Kibo and satellites, and images from weather satellites are on display. There is also a tracking and control simulation.


2. Panel Display

Panel displays show images of the Earth from space and have information on global warming, ozone-layer damage, and global environmental problems.

Location:

1-14, Hanatateyama, Haga, Katsuura-shi,
Chiba 299-5213

Contact:

Phone +81-470-77-1601
Fax +81-470-70-7001
Access

Open to the Public

The facilities are open to the public during "Science and Technology Week" and on "Space Day".