mission control

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Hansen, who is the first non-American to travel to the Moon - told Nasa's mission control that the crew "firmly felt the power" of those who have persevered and worked so hard on this mission.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“OK, Christina. We are ready for you to attempt reactivation of toilet,” said Amy Dill, who was serving as the capcom, or the person who communicates with the crew from mission control in Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

OceanX brought in Hollywood designers to make the ship telegenic, with a futuristic "mission control" and customisable lighting for optimal filming conditions.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“Because the gut hormones talk to the immune system, and they talk to the brain, which is mission control for the immune system.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

The mission control man reported that one of the astronauts said, “It feels good,” although I doubted sitting on a million tons of rocket fuel could feel good at all.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia