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Mission Control Center

A Mission Control Center is a facility responsible for monitoring and managing complex operations, particularly in space exploration. It serves as the central hub where teams of engineers, scientists, and support staff track the progress of missions, communicate with spacecraft, and ensure everything runs smoothly. Through real-time data analysis and communication, the center handles emergencies, makes strategic decisions, and ensures the safety of astronauts and equipment. Famous examples include NASA's Johnson Space Center and the European Space Agency’s control rooms, which have played crucial roles in missions like landing astronauts on the Moon and operating space stations.