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JPL

JPL, or Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is a NASA research facility in Pasadena, California, focused on developing robotic space missions. It designs and manages spacecraft that explore planets, moons, asteroids, and the broader solar system. JPL's expertise includes building advanced scientific instruments and navigating spacecraft through space. Its work helps us understand our universe, monitor Earth's climate, and search for signs of life. JPL works closely with scientists worldwide and has been behind many pioneering missions, like the Mars rovers and the Voyager probes. It is a leader in robotic space exploration and technological innovation.