the.com/mission control
the room where humanity's wildest gambles get whispered into existence by people drinking terrible coffee
go feverGroupthink pressure to launch has killed missions
average ageApollo controllers averaged just 26 during moon landings
flight directorOne person can overrule everyone, including astronauts
steely-eyedHighest honor is being called a missile man
backup roomsMultiple control centers exist in case one fails