SpaceX Mission Control
Discover SpaceX Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, the hub for managing groundbreaking missions like reusable rockets and launches.
Mission Control Centers
Mission control centers are essential locations where space missions are monitored and controlled. These centers manage all aspects of space missions, from launch to landing, ensuring the safety and success of each mission. Key mission control centers include NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, ESA’s European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Germany, and Roscosmos’ Mission Control Center near Moscow.
ISRO’s Mission Control Centre
Explore ISRO’s Mission Control Centre in Bengaluru, India, the heart of Indian space mission management, overseeing landmark missions.
Roscosmos’ Mission Control Center
Explore Roscosmos’ Mission Control Center (TsUP), the heart of Russian space mission control, managing historic and current missions.
European Space Operations Centre
Explore ESA’s European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, the nerve center for mission control and the management of missions.
NASA’s Johnson Space Center
Explore NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the heart of human spaceflight operations, home to mission control, training, and key space missions.
More Space Exploration Locations
Each of these locations plays a critical role in advancing our understanding of space, fostering international collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of human achievement. Explore them using the images below.
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Arianespace, it is a major launch site for European missions and satellite launches.
European Space Operations Centre
Explore ESA’s European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, the nerve center for mission control and the management of missions.
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
The world’s first and largest operational space launch facility. It is the launch site for Soyuz missions to the International Space Station.
Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral)
Located in Florida, this is NASA’s primary launch center and has launched numerous space missions, including Apollo and Space Shuttle.
Indian Astronomical Observatory
Explore the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, India, a high-altitude research facility advancing astronomical studies.