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Ground Control
Ground control refers to the team and facilities on Earth that monitor, command, and communicate with spacecraft during a mission. They are responsible for guiding and managing the mission.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Ground Control (GC) is the terrestrial infrastructure and personnel responsible for monitoring, commanding, and communicating with space vehicles, comprising mission control centers, ground stations, and communication networks to ensure mission execution and safety.
BACKGROUND
Bigelow Aerospace was an American space design and manufacturing company which ceased operations in 2020. It was an aeronautics and outer space technology company which manufactured and developed expandable space station modules. Bigelow Aerospace was founded by Robert Bigelow in 1998, and was based in North Las Vegas, Nevada. It was funded in large part by the profit Bigelow gained through his ownership of the hotel chain Budget Suites of America.
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- Mission Control
- Ground Segment
- Control Center
- Operations Center
USAGE NOTE
Ground control issued a command to deploy the satellite's solar arrays.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Ground Control.
Manages and operates various ground control systems, including the Deep Space Network (DSN) for communicating with and controlling robotic interplanetary missions.
Develops and operates its own extensive ground control infrastructure for its Falcon rockets, Dragon spacecraft, and Starlink satellite constellation.
The European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) is ESA's primary mission control center, managing and operating a wide range of satellites and space probes from orbit.
A major defense and aerospace company that develops, integrates, and provides ground control segments and mission operations support for various government and commercial satellite programs.
Provides complete ground segments, including mission control systems, satellite command and control software, data processing, and ground stations for satellite operators worldwide.
A leading provider of ground station services, operating a global network of ground stations that serve as crucial links for communication with and control of polar-orbiting satellites.
Offers global ground station services, satellite operations, and data handling capabilities, providing critical infrastructure for ground control of numerous satellite missions.
Provides ground infrastructure and services for managing Earth observation and communication satellites, including mission planning, command and control, and data reception.