mission control

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On July 20, 1969, mission control received a message that reassured millions of Americans: "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

After the burn was completed, the crew were "glued to the windows" taking pictures, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen told mission control in Houston.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

And at times we heard the astronauts’ voices going “Roger this” and “Roger that” to mission control.

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