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Read the latest news and discoveries from JPL’s dozens of active space missions exploring Earth, the solar system and worlds beyond.

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February 27, 2020

Team CoSTAR, which includes NASA's JPL, Caltech and MIT engineers, placed first.

Robots Autonomously Navigate Underground in DARPA Challenge

February 27, 2020

Robots Autonomously Navigate Underground in DARPA Challenge

Team CoSTAR, which includes NASA's JPL, Caltech and MIT engineers, placed first.
February 24, 2020

Now on its fifth consecutive win at the JPL-hosted event, the team will move on to the national rounds in April.

Santa Monica High Wins Regional Ocean Sciences Bowl

February 24, 2020

Santa Monica High Wins Regional Ocean Sciences Bowl

Now on its fifth consecutive win at the JPL-hosted event, the team will move on to the national rounds in April.
February 24, 2020

A batch of new papers summarizes the lander's findings above and below the surface of the Red Planet.

A Year of Surprising Science From NASA's InSight Mars Mission

February 24, 2020

A Year of Surprising Science From NASA's InSight Mars Mission

A batch of new papers summarizes the lander's findings above and below the surface of the Red Planet.
February 21, 2020

To survive the planet's intense heat and crushing surface pressure, the rover would need an obstacle-avoidance system unlike any other.

NASA Wants Your Help Designing a Venus Rover Concept

February 21, 2020

NASA Wants Your Help Designing a Venus Rover Concept

To survive the planet's intense heat and crushing surface pressure, the rover would need an obstacle-avoidance system unlike any other.
February 21, 2020

Engineers have a plan for pushing down on the heat probe, which has been stuck at the Martian surface for a year.

NASA's Mars InSight Lander to Push on Top of the 'Mole'

February 21, 2020

NASA's Mars InSight Lander to Push on Top of the 'Mole'

Engineers have a plan for pushing down on the heat probe, which has been stuck at the Martian surface for a year.
February 20, 2020

The leadership council for Mars 2020 science added two new members who represent the interests of scientists destined to handle and study the first samples from Red Planet.

NASA Adds Return Sample Scientists to Mars 2020 Leadership Team

February 20, 2020

NASA Adds Return Sample Scientists to Mars 2020 Leadership Team

The leadership council for Mars 2020 science added two new members who represent the interests of scientists destined to handle and study the first samples from Red Planet.
February 19, 2020

As sea levels rise, some areas of the Mississippi Delta are drowning while others are actually gaining mass. NASA's Delta-X heads to the delta to figure out why.

NASA Prepares for New Science Flights Above Coastal Louisiana

February 19, 2020

NASA Prepares for New Science Flights Above Coastal Louisiana

As sea levels rise, some areas of the Mississippi Delta are drowning while others are actually gaining mass. NASA's Delta-X heads to the delta to figure out why.
February 18, 2020

Other orbiters will continue relaying data from Mars surface missions for a two-week period.

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Undergoes Memory Update

February 18, 2020

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Undergoes Memory Update

Other orbiters will continue relaying data from Mars surface missions for a two-week period.
February 18, 2020

The mission publishes its first stream of data on the amount of water in Jupiter's atmosphere - the first findings on the gas giant's water since the agency's 1995 Galileo mission.

Findings From NASA's Juno Update Jupiter Water Mystery

February 18, 2020

Findings From NASA's Juno Update Jupiter Water Mystery

The mission publishes its first stream of data on the amount of water in Jupiter's atmosphere - the first findings on the gas giant's water since the agency's 1995 Galileo mission.
February 13, 2020

Knowing where emissions are happening and what's causing them brings us a step closer to being able to forecast the region's impact on global climate.

NASA Flights Detect Millions of Arctic Methane Hotspots

February 13, 2020

NASA Flights Detect Millions of Arctic Methane Hotspots

Knowing where emissions are happening and what's causing them brings us a step closer to being able to forecast the region's impact on global climate.
February 13, 2020

Two NASA-JPL proposals are among the selections: Trident would explore Neptune's moon Triton, while Veritas aims to map Venus' surface to determine the planet's geologic history.

NASA Selects Four Possible Missions to Study the Secrets of the Solar System

February 13, 2020

NASA Selects Four Possible Missions to Study the Secrets of the Solar System

Two NASA-JPL proposals are among the selections: Trident would explore Neptune's moon Triton, while Veritas aims to map Venus' surface to determine the planet's geologic history.
February 12, 2020

A recent update to this historic portrait shows Earth as a tiny speck surrounded by the vastness of space.

'Pale Blue Dot' Revisited

February 12, 2020

'Pale Blue Dot' Revisited

A recent update to this historic portrait shows Earth as a tiny speck surrounded by the vastness of space.
February 12, 2020

The agency's first step in returning rocks from Mars just arrived at Kennedy Space Center. The Mars 2020 team now begins readying for a launch to the Red Planet this July.

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Goes Coast-to-Coast to Prep for Launch

February 12, 2020

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Goes Coast-to-Coast to Prep for Launch

The agency's first step in returning rocks from Mars just arrived at Kennedy Space Center. The Mars 2020 team now begins readying for a launch to the Red Planet this July.
February 11, 2020

Robotic spacecraft will be able to communicate with the dish using radio waves and lasers.

NASA Prepares for Moon and Mars With New Addition to Its Deep Space Network

February 11, 2020

NASA Prepares for Moon and Mars With New Addition to Its Deep Space Network

Robotic spacecraft will be able to communicate with the dish using radio waves and lasers.
February 10, 2020

Jim Bridenstine addresses NASA's ambitious plans for the coming years, including Mars Sample Return.

NASA Administrator Statement on Moon to Mars Initiative, FY 2021 Budget

February 10, 2020

NASA Administrator Statement on Moon to Mars Initiative, FY 2021 Budget

Jim Bridenstine addresses NASA's ambitious plans for the coming years, including Mars Sample Return.
February 7, 2020

SuperCam is a rock-vaporizing instrument that will help scientists hunt for Mars fossils.

All About the Laser (and Microphone) Atop Mars 2020, NASA's Next Rover

February 7, 2020

All About the Laser (and Microphone) Atop Mars 2020, NASA's Next Rover

SuperCam is a rock-vaporizing instrument that will help scientists hunt for Mars fossils.
February 6, 2020

Using 12 years of satellite data, NASA scientists have measured how the influx of cold, fresh water is affecting the Beaufort Gyre, a major Arctic current.

Arctic Ice Melt Is Changing Ocean Currents

February 6, 2020

Arctic Ice Melt Is Changing Ocean Currents

Using 12 years of satellite data, NASA scientists have measured how the influx of cold, fresh water is affecting the Beaufort Gyre, a major Arctic current.
February 4, 2020

Like many people, plants are less active at night. The agency's 'space botanist' can see when they begin to stir, and start their day.

NASA's ECOSTRESS Mission Sees Plants 'Waking Up' From Space

February 4, 2020

NASA's ECOSTRESS Mission Sees Plants 'Waking Up' From Space

Like many people, plants are less active at night. The agency's 'space botanist' can see when they begin to stir, and start their day.
January 30, 2020

For more than 16 years, the infrared observatory revealed new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond. Its legacy lays the groundwork for future infrared explorers.

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Ends Mission of Astronomical Discovery

January 30, 2020

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Ends Mission of Astronomical Discovery

For more than 16 years, the infrared observatory revealed new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond. Its legacy lays the groundwork for future infrared explorers.
January 28, 2020

The spacecraft's science instruments were turned off by a fault protection routine, which allows the spacecraft to automatically take actions to protect itself.

Voyager 2 Engineers Working to Restore Normal Operations

January 28, 2020

Voyager 2 Engineers Working to Restore Normal Operations

The spacecraft's science instruments were turned off by a fault protection routine, which allows the spacecraft to automatically take actions to protect itself.
January 28, 2020

The joint U.S.-European mission to study the effects of global warming on the oceans, has a new name to honor NASA's Michael Freilich.

NASA, Partners Name Ocean Studying Satellite for Noted Earth Scientist

January 28, 2020

NASA, Partners Name Ocean Studying Satellite for Noted Earth Scientist

The joint U.S.-European mission to study the effects of global warming on the oceans, has a new name to honor NASA's Michael Freilich.
January 27, 2020

High school teams had mere seconds to answer complex science and math questions in in the regional round of the National Science Bowl.

Irvine School Wins Regional Science Bowl at JPL Third Year in a Row

January 27, 2020

Irvine School Wins Regional Science Bowl at JPL Third Year in a Row

High school teams had mere seconds to answer complex science and math questions in in the regional round of the National Science Bowl.
January 27, 2020

This spidery cloud of gas and dust is home to seveal fascinating features. NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope first observed the region in 2003, again in 2019, and many times in between.

Tarantula Nebula Spins Web of Mystery in Spitzer Image

January 27, 2020

Tarantula Nebula Spins Web of Mystery in Spitzer Image

This spidery cloud of gas and dust is home to seveal fascinating features. NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope first observed the region in 2003, again in 2019, and many times in between.
January 24, 2020

In the scorching atmosphere of exoplanet KELT-9b, even molecules are torn to shreds.

For Hottest Planet, a Major Meltdown, Study Shows

January 24, 2020

For Hottest Planet, a Major Meltdown, Study Shows

In the scorching atmosphere of exoplanet KELT-9b, even molecules are torn to shreds.
January 23, 2020

Take a front-row seat as scientists test a powerful new tool in the search for planets beyond our solar system.

Up All Night: NESSI Comes to Life at Palomar Observatory

January 23, 2020

Up All Night: NESSI Comes to Life at Palomar Observatory

Take a front-row seat as scientists test a powerful new tool in the search for planets beyond our solar system.
January 23, 2020

The infrared instrument at Palomar Observatory's Hale Telescope holds the promise of deepening our understanding of planets beyond our Sun.

NESSI Emerges as New Tool for Exoplanet Atmospheres

January 23, 2020

NESSI Emerges as New Tool for Exoplanet Atmospheres

The infrared instrument at Palomar Observatory's Hale Telescope holds the promise of deepening our understanding of planets beyond our Sun.
January 22, 2020

With discoveries spanning from our own solar system to nearly the edge of the universe, the infrared mission lasted longer than expected, and will come to an end on Jan. 30.

NASA Celebrates the Legacy of the Spitzer Space Telescope

January 22, 2020

NASA Celebrates the Legacy of the Spitzer Space Telescope

With discoveries spanning from our own solar system to nearly the edge of the universe, the infrared mission lasted longer than expected, and will come to an end on Jan. 30.

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Visions of the Future

Free Travel Posters

Download and print our futuristic space tourism posters.

JPL Travel Posters

Take a virtual trip to 14 alien worlds, and maybe even plaster your living room with planetary art, via the new, futuristic space tourism posters. The posters are available free for downloading and printing.

Asteroid Watch

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

Asteroid Watch

Detect, track and characterize potentially hazardous asteroids and comets.

In 1998, The NASA Near-Earth Object Program Office was established at JPL to coordinate NASA-sponsored efforts to detect, track and characterize potentially hazardous asteroids and comets that could approach the Earth.

Artist's concept of an Exoplanet

Earth-like Planets

What's an Exoplanet?

A trillion planets in our galaxy alone and many of them in Earth’s size range.

What is an Exoplanet?

All of the planets in our solar system orbit around the Sun. Planets that orbit around other stars are called exoplanets. Click here to see how many we have found so far.

What are CubeSats?

Big ideas, small satellites

What are CubeSats?

At the forefront of helping redefine the way we do science in space.

What are CubeSats?

A CubeSat (U-class spacecraft) is a type of miniaturized satellite for space research that is made up of multiples of 10×10×10 cm cubic units. Click to learn more.

What is the Deep Space Network?

Deep Space Network

What is the DSN?

The largest international array of giant radio antennas supporting interplanetary spacecraft missions.

What is the Deep Space Network?

The DSN consists of three facilities spaced equidistant from each other – approximately 120 degrees apart in longitude – around the world. These sites are at Goldstone, near Barstow, California; near Madrid, Spain; and near Canberra, Australia. Click to learn more.

Download free 2019 JPL Anniversary calendar

Download our calendar and celebrate space exploration with us.

Eighty two years ago, seven young men drove out to a dry canyon wash in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and helped jump-start the Space Age. Discover more from JPL's 82-year history of daring mighty things with our free calendar. It features photos from JPL and NASA history as well as key anniversaries and happenings at the Laboratory. Click here to download.

Download a free Voyager poster

Voyager 40th Anniversary

Voyager Posters

Download, print and share with friends and family.

Download Voyager posters for free.

Download three commemorative posters of the Voyager mission and celebrate the spacecraft's incredible 40 year journey.