To explore the mysterious ice-encrusted moon Europa, the mission will need to endure bombardment by…
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.
Researchers have utilized infrared survey data to refine the asteroid’s size and surface brightness in…
Data collected by NASA’s Juno mission indicates a briny past may be bubbling to the…
The map could help the agency decide where the first astronauts to the Red Planet…
During its 54th flyby, NASA’s Juno captured an image of Jupiter’s Jet N7 region, revealing…
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich monitors Pacific Ocean sea surface heights to gauge El Niño impacts. While…
NASA’s Voyager mission team is addressing challenges to ensure prolonged functionality of the two spacecraft.…
NASA’s DSOC, launching with the Psyche mission on October 12, seeks to revolutionize space communication…
NASA’s Psyche mission is set to explore a metal-rich asteroid, offering potential insights into the…
The Perseverance rover is always on the move! With our first core sample of the…
The six-wheeled geologist spotted the twister as part of an atmospheric exploration of Jezero Crater.…
Scientists using space-based radar found that land in New York City is sinking at varying…
What are some skywatching highlights in October 2023? A “ring of fire” solar eclipse across…
The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission is able to measure ocean features, like…
A computer pilot helps NASA’s six-wheeled geologist as it searches for rock samples that could…
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover, on its 854th Martian day, demonstrated its autonomous navigation capabilities by…
Perseverance begins the Margin Campaign on Mars, exploring the origins and significance of Jezero Crater’s…
The JPL-led international team used the island as a stand-in for Venus to test radar…