Johnson Space Center

Astronaut training complex

Johnson Space Center is NASA's facility in Houston, Texas, that serves as the primary hub for human spaceflight operations.

It houses Mission Control, which monitors crewed missions from launch through landing: Houston, we have a problem.

The center also trains astronauts and develops spacecraft technology.

Named for President Lyndon B.

Johnson.

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