Spacecraft & Vehicles

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.

SpaceX Mission Control

Discover SpaceX Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, the hub for managing groundbreaking missions like reusable rockets and launches.

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.

Johnson Space Center - Mission Control Center in 2005

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.