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*''[[Ground Control]]'' is the name of a [[computer game]] by [[Massive Entertainment]] and its [[Ground Control II: Operation Exodus|sequel]]. |
*''[[Ground Control]]'' is the name of a [[computer game]] by [[Massive Entertainment]] and its [[Ground Control II: Operation Exodus|sequel]]. |
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*It is also the name of a Norwegian Film Service Production Company, see www.groundcontrol.no |
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Ground Control: was a Break dance crew that originated in Rialto california that included members such as Oscar Zuniga, Sergio Zuniga, Hondo Zuniga,Richard Zuniga, Marcellus Jordan, Carlos Perez and a host of other breakdancers aproximately 25 in all. the colors that were worn were black and aqua green. Their main competition at the time (Early to mid 1980's) were breakdance groups such as Uncle Jams Army, LA Chain Reaction and Floor Rockers. |
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Ground control can mean
In aviation and spaceflight:
- An air-traffic controller or control function, in control of aircraft and vehicles in controlled areas (typically including taxiways and parking areas, but excluding runways) on the ground at an airport. Also, the radio call sign used by ground control.
- An informal term which depending on context could refer to either air traffic control, in charge of the controlled areas on an airport, or a mission control center such as the one at Johnson Space Center, responsible for spaceflight.
In engineering:
- The application of rock mechanics to tunneling and underground mining operations.
In entertainment:
- Ground Control is the name of a computer game by Massive Entertainment and its sequel.