mission control

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Wiseman later called back down to mission control in Houston to ask how to clean the windows, as the astronauts' enthusiasm to see into space had left them dirty.

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

A command-and-coordination centre, like a mini space mission control with staff facing big screens, monitors global developments in real time during Asian hours.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 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

“Come in, mission control,” Fern said in her walkie-talkie voice, then used another voice to say, “This is mission control, over.”

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