Jupiter’s moon Europa has an icy crust covering a vast, global ocean. The rocky layer…
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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.
Plans are underway for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to make its sixth flight on the…
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover took this 360-degree panorama while atop “Mont Mercou,” a rock formation…
Salts Could Be Important Piece of Martian Organic Puzzle A NASA team has found that…
Terrain-relative navigation helped Perseverance land – and Ingenuity fly – autonomously on Mars. Now it’s…
Caldera Collapse Increases the Size and Duration of Volcanic Eruptions Scientists have figured out what…
A new video of the helicopter’s third flight gives viewers the sensation of standing on…
As NASA’s Voyager 1 Surveys Interstellar Space, Its Density Measurements Are Making Waves In the…
NASA’s newest Mars rover is beginning to study the floor of an ancient crater that…
Sounds of the Mars Helicopter’s whirring rotors add another new dimension to the historic project.…
The early-stage NASA concept could see robots hang wire mesh in a crater on the…
Like the Wright brothers, Ingenuity evolves quickly—its fifth flight begins a new phase, showcasing how…
The Red Planet rotorcraft will shift focus from proving flight is possible on Mars to…
Windy regions high in the atmosphere can transport pollutants like dust or soot thousands of…
https://youtu.be/jruKDm5WYLo Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech May Skywatching Highlights What’s Up for May? This month, a rocky planet…
The Red Planet rotorcraft will extend its range, speed, and flight duration on Flight Four.…
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is visible in the upper left corner of this image the…
During the week of April 26, members of NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) will participate in…