Edward C. Stone, renowned for his leadership of the Voyager spacecraft missions and his role…
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a world-renowned research and development center managed by NASA and operated by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Based in Pasadena, California, JPL designs, builds, and operates robotic spacecraft that explore the solar system and beyond. It has led many of NASA’s most groundbreaking missions, including the Mars rovers (Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance), Voyager, Cassini, and the Europa Clipper. JPL’s scientists and engineers also conduct cutting-edge research in astrophysics, planetary science, and Earth observation, developing technologies for deep-space navigation, robotics, and autonomous systems. As a hub of innovation, JPL continues to push the boundaries of exploration and expand humanity’s reach across the cosmos.
After resolving technical issues, Voyager 1 has returned to normal operations, with all instruments fully…
Known for his steady leadership, consensus building, and enthusiasm for engaging the public in science,…
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The SWOT satellite, a collaborative effort between NASA and CNES, is revolutionizing flood prediction by…
NASA has enlisted nine U.S. companies to conduct 12 studies on applying commercial services to…
Recent analyses of NASA’s Magellan radar data revealed two volcanic eruptions on Venus in the…
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover’s planned scientific activities were adapted due to a mundane workspace and…
Euclid, an ESA mission with NASA’s support, aims to map the sky and study dark…
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope images show streams of dust feeding the supermassive black hole in…
Assembled at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the Europa Clipper spacecraft has arrived…
A technology demo on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will help increase the variety…
NASA’s Earth System Explorers Program selected four proposals to study greenhouse gases, the ozone layer,…
An unusual surge in plant productivity may signal impending severe soil water loss. NASA satellites…
NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program is advancing six “‘science fiction-like” space technology projects, including a…
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is on course to explore an asteroid by 2029, using innovative solar-powered…
Voyager 1, after overcoming a computer issue, has resumed sending scientific data from two of…
NASA’s PREFIRE mission, utilizing twin CubeSats, will measure the far-infrared energy emitted by Earth’s polar…