launch control center

noun

1. any of a number of underground U.S. command facilities prepared to launch land-based missiles in event of war.

Example Sentences

The review did make recommendations to address some of those concerns, including that the Air Force consider a deep clean of each launch control center, that it clearly mark safe boundaries for radio frequency sources, and to cease the practice of burning classified documents while locked inside the launch control center.

From Washington Times

On launch day, Ms. Blackwell-Thompson and her team in Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center will confirm that the rocket is ready for flight.

From New York Times

Under a deal announced Monday with the state of Virginia, the company would build a 250,000-square-foot manufacturing and operations facility, which would include a launch control center, on the site.

From Washington Post

At that time Norris’ office was in the Launch Control Center just a few feet from the away from the launch team.

From Washington Times

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, monitored the mission from the company’s launch control center.

From Washington Times