NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a federally funded research and development center managed by the California Institute of Technology for NASA.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1936
- Employees
- 10,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
About
The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a federally funded research and development center managed by the California Institute of Technology for NASA. Specializing in the design, construction, and operation of robotic spacecraft, JPL leads planetary exploration, Earth‑science observation, space‑based astronomy, and advanced technology development, supporting critical national scientific and technical missions. JPL’s expertise spans Mars missions, deep‑space network operations, exoplanet research, asteroid tracking, and unmanned flight systems, delivering innovative engineering, software, and scientific solutions that advance humanity’s understanding of the solar system and beyond.