Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958. JPL helped open the Space Age by developing America's first Earth-orbiting science satellite, creating the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and sending robotic missions to the solar system. Today, JPL continues its world-leading innovation, implementing programs in planetary exploration, Earth science, space-based astronomy and technology development while applying its capabilities to technical and scientific problems of national significance. We have big aspirations, driven by our values. We aim to be: Bold, Inclusive, Trusted. We turn ideas for science investigation into the reality of groundbreaking space missions, partnering with our strategic business teams to guide JPL into the future. We Dare Mighty Things Together.
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The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory annual revenue was $2.2 billion in 2026.
Woody Aghnatios is the Chief Executive Officer and Entrepreneur of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
6,212 people are employed at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is based in Pasadena, California.
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Bob Schober
Chief Technology Officer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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CEO at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Ceo at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Director at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Director for Business Operations at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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