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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Because of the latency of radio signals between mission control and LINK, the rescue craft must rely entirely on its autonomous onboard computers processing data from the optical cameras, LiDAR ranging sensors, guidance flight software, and real-time imaging.
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David Szondy
june 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
The system is network-centric, relying on launchers, long-range radars, launch control centers, and a mission control center.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Autonomy in this case involves being able to reach destinations by using camera images to navigate around obstacles such as craters and pits without the involvement of mission control.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
Meanwhile, Flanigan sits in the mission control room in the new Clairemont offices.
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Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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David Szondy
june 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
The system is network-centric, relying on launchers, long-range radars, launch control centers, and a mission control center.
—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Autonomy in this case involves being able to reach destinations by using camera images to navigate around obstacles such as craters and pits without the involvement of mission control.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
Meanwhile, Flanigan sits in the mission control room in the new Clairemont offices.
—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Mission control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mission%20control. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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