This month marks the 20th anniversary of Spirit and Opportunity’s landing on Mars, part of…
Browsing: JPL
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.
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The Webb telescope has opened a new window onto the universe, but it builds on…
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The video, featuring a cat named Taters, was sent back from nearly 19 million miles…
The asteroid and comet-hunting infrared space telescope has gathered an impressive haul of observations, but…
Now at 1,000 days on Mars, the mission has traversed an ancient river and lake…
Voyager 1 faces a communication glitch in its flight data system, complicating data transmission to…
What are some skywatching highlights in December 2023? Clear skies will make for ideal viewing…
The mission team has celebrated several successes since its launch from Kennedy Space Center on…
The satellites are part of the agency’s SunRISE mission, which will study the physics behind…
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NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter has provided new panoramic images of Mars and its moon Phobos,…