NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a research and development center in Pasadena, California, specializing in robotic space exploration. Managed by the California Institute of Technology, JPL designs, builds, and operates spacecraft that study planets, moons, asteroids, and the Earth's environment. It also advances technologies for space missions, such as satellite communications and navigation. JPL's work helps scientists understand our solar system and beyond, contributing to discoveries like Mars rovers and interplanetary probes. It combines engineering expertise with scientific research to explore and analyze the cosmos, supporting NASA’s mission to expand knowledge of space and planetary sciences.