A recent release set of first day release of maxi cards by Australia Post Commemorating the Landing on the moon 1969 released Parkes NSW . on the 16h July . This was commemorated in Parkes NSW as this was the Radio Telescope that picked up the first pictures of the moon landing prior to them being sent to NASA in the USA...as Australia was the first country and people to witness this historical event,
Top left card: One small step for man !!
Top Right card : Aldrin descending "The Eagle"
Bottom left card :John Gorton the then Australian Prime ministerat Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station during the Apollo 11 Moon Landing 1969.
Bottom Right card : The Parkes Radio Telescope 1969.
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