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Space Flight Operations Facility, Mission control center at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, US.

The Space Flight Operations Facility is a control center at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena that processes signals and data from spacecraft throughout the solar system. The building contains an extensive network of computers and communication systems designed to receive and analyze these data streams from across space.

The facility began collecting spacecraft tracking information in 1964 with the Ranger 7 mission. It received National Historic Landmark designation in 1985 for its key role in space exploration.

The engineers and scientists working here monitor unmanned spacecraft in real time, making it possible to explore distant planets and moons. Visitors can see how teams collaborate daily at consoles and screens to guide these missions.

The building remains active every day, managing up to 22 spacecraft missions simultaneously across specialized control rooms and data analysis areas. Visitors should note that access is limited and tours are often required to view the active work spaces.

Inside the building sits a plaque calling it 'The Center of the Universe,' a tongue-in-cheek nod to its central role in communicating with the distant cosmos. This lighthearted label reflects how crucial this location is for staying connected to spacecraft everywhere in the solar system.

Location: Pasadena

GPS coordinates: 34.20089,-118.17428

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40

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