Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory encompasses 168 acres of research facilities dedicated to the construction and operation of robotic spacecraft for planetary exploration.

Established in 1936 by Caltech researchers, the laboratory transitioned to NASA control in 1958 and led numerous missions including the Mariner program to Venus and Mars.

The facility maintains extensive educational programs, offering internships and collaborating with museums to promote space science knowledge among students and the public.

Visitors can participate in free guided tours of the complex every Monday and Wednesday, with reservations required three weeks before the intended visit date.

The laboratory operates the Deep Space Network, a system of antennas in California, Spain, and Australia that communicate with spacecraft across the solar system.

Location: La Cañada Flintridge

Inception: October 31, 1936

Website: https://jpl.nasa.gov

GPS coordinates: 34.20000,-118.17167

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03