mission control
noun
: the group of people on the ground who direct or control the flight of a spacecraft
The astronauts received a message from mission control.
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Wilby was present for the dive but was not at mission control for that or any other dive.
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Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
The capsule was piloted remotely by SpaceX’s mission control.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
Montalbano said Boeing's Starliner managers met with ground teams at mission control in Houston following the craft's landing.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2024
Inside the helmet, there's also a communications system to keep in touch with mission control.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
The capsule was piloted remotely by SpaceX’s mission control.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
Montalbano said Boeing's Starliner managers met with ground teams at mission control in Houston following the craft's landing.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2024
Inside the helmet, there's also a communications system to keep in touch with mission control.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Mission control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mission%20control. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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