Definition of Johnson Space Center (JSC)

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Johnson Space Center (JSC)

The term 'Johnson Space Center (JSC)' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, located between Houston and Galveston, Texas, is the lead center for NASA's manned space flight program. JSC has been Mission Control for all piloted space flights since 1965, and now manages the Space Shuttle program. JSC's responsibilities include selecting and training astronauts; designing and testing vehicles and other systems for piloted space flight; and planning and executing space flight missions. The center has a major role in developing the Space Station. In addition, JSC directs operations at the White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico, which conducts Shuttle-related '.

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