Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,

episode 374, Mission Control, the Communications Corridor. I'm Joseph Zoxcheski, and I will be your host today.

And on this podcast, we bring in the experts, scientists, engineers, and astronauts, all to let you know

what's going on in the world of human spaceflight and more. The Mission Control Center, or MCC, is the iconic epicenter of human spaceflight operations,

a place synonymous with innovation, precision, and teamwork.

It is where history unfolds, decisions are made in real time, and missions are supported 24-7

to ensure the safety of the astronauts and the success of their objectives.

Whether supporting the International Space Station, enabling commercial missions,

or preparing for journeys to the moon and beyond, MCC is the heart of NASA's spaceflight operations.

You've likely seen depictions of Mission Control Center in movies and television or clips during live NASA broadcasts, but what you see is just the tip of the iceberg.

Behind every mission is a talented and dedicated team, each member sitting at a console with a specific role to play.

These consoles work in perfect synchrony to monitor, communicate, and coordinate every aspect of spaceflight.

This is the second episode in a series we're dedicating to exploring these roles within

MCC and the International Space Station Flight Control Room. We'll break down what each position

does and how they all come together to keep operations running smoothly. Today, we're diving into

four key roles that drive communications

for human spaceflight with the communication radio frequency onboard network utilization specialist

or Kronis, Matthew Johns, ground control or G.C. with Abe Blanco, Russian interface operator

with Steve Quinville, and Public Affairs Officer Rob Navius.

These positions ensure seamless data transfer, international coordination, public engagement,

and ground systems management.

Together, they formed the backbone of communication, linking astronauts, engineers,

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