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Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex Tours

Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex is located about 35 miles north of Barstow on the Ft. Irwin Military Base. Our tour begins at the Goldstone museum where three large areas are dedicated to current missions, past missions, and Deep Space Network history - plus there is a hands-on room for children. The guided tour then travels around the 53-square-mile complex to view the large antennas. All tours must be scheduled in advance.

For further information, or to book a tour, contact:
Karla Warner at 760-255-8688 or by e-mail at
Kwarner[at]jgld.gdscc.nasa.gov.

Please note: To enter Fort Irwin, you will need a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and current proof of insurance. All adults on the tour must carry a current photo ID.

Directions to Goldstone:
Take the I-15 north towards Las Vegas, exit at Ft. Irwin Road. At the stop sign turn left. Travel approximately 30 miles to the Ft. Irwin visitor’s center. At the visitor’s center you will be asked to show all the required paperwork to receive a day pass for the base. After proceeding through the military guard gate, turn left at the yellow flashing light onto NASA Rd. Travel approximately 3-4 miles to the Goldstone guard gate. The same paperwork will once again be required to receive a Goldstone day pass.

This is an escorted tour, and you will be following your guide in your own vehicle as we travel around the complex. There is no charge for the Goldstone tour.

Goldstone is operated by ITT Industries,
Systems Division under contract to NASA/JPL

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
California Institute of Technology

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