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Mission Control at JPL, Pasadena, California

The Network Operations Control Center, or " mission control", at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. JPL runs NASAs planetary exploration programme, & it is from this room that the Viking mission to Mars, the Voyager mission to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune, & other missions are controlled. The photograph was taken during Voyager 2s encounter with Neptune in August 1989. A crescent Neptune is displayed on the screen at top left. The surface of Triton, Neptunes large moon, is on the colour screen at top centre

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This print captures the heart of scientific exploration at Mission Control, located in JPL, Pasadena, California. Known as the Network Operations Control Center or "mission control" this room serves as the nerve center for NASA's planetary exploration program. It is from here that groundbreaking missions such as Viking to Mars and Voyager to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are meticulously controlled. Taken during Voyager 2's historic encounter with Neptune in August 1989, this photograph showcases a momentous event in space exploration. The top left screen displays a crescent Neptune, its ethereal beauty captivating all who lay eyes upon it. At the top center of the color screen lies Triton – Neptunes' large moon – revealing its enigmatic surface. The image encapsulates both human ingenuity and technological prowess. Scientists and engineers huddle around monitors filled with data streams and intricate controls while working tirelessly to unravel the mysteries of our universe. It serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity and determination to push boundaries beyond what was once thought possible. This snapshot immortalizes an awe-inspiring moment when humankind reached out into the depths of space to explore distant worlds. Through this photograph from Science Photo Library, we are reminded of how far we have come in our quest for knowledge about our solar system - a journey that continues today with even more ambitious missions on the horizon.

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