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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. There is also an 18-meter parabolic antenna for visitors to maneuver.
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Date and time: Services
Exhibits
Open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.daily (except the Antenna Operation Room, which is closed on Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays)
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.
3. Antenna Operation Room
A console for controlling the antenna (18 meters in diameter) is in the room. In addition, we exhibit scale models of launch vehicles and satellites.
Location:
1-14, Hanatateyama, Haga, Katsuura-shi,Chiba 299-5213
Contact:
Phone +81-470-73-0654Fax +81-470-70-7001
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