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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory didn't "join" NASA - from its beginnings in 1936, it has always been a federally funded R&D center. It was initially run by the Army, and after NASA was created, it was transferred to it and became one of its field centers (others are Goddard, Marshall, Langley, etc.).
The confusion often comes from the public misconception that JPL is a part of CalTech, which it isn't. It is a government center staffed by CalTech employees and private contractors. CalTech manages and operates JPL under contract from NASA, as many similar centers are run. NASA is actually a very small agency - most of those who actually operate centers and perform work are government employees from other agencies or contractors.
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Who built the mars rover sojourner?
The rover was built by the NASA Telerobotics Program. The mission was controlled by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
What is the name of the latest satellite sent to Mars?
The Phoenix Mars lander is on the ground now! Use the link to the JPL/NASA posting on this mission. It is updated frequently.
Was it true that NASA discovered planets where life exists?
No. NASA is not in the planet discovering business. That is done by others. NASA does send up stuff like the Hubble etc. but I think it is JPL that actually runs it. Oh, and there has never been anything to suggest that life has been discovered out there, by *anyone*.
What age can you join NASA?
16
When did Homer hickam join NASA?
Homer Hickam joined NASA in 1981
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Who built the mars rover sojourner?
The rover was built by the NASA Telerobotics Program. The mission was controlled by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
Who owns the Hubble images of outer space?
These belong to nasa and will be catogorized as classified until scanned for abnormalities by such places as jpl and the defense dept
What is the name of the latest satellite sent to Mars?
The Phoenix Mars lander is on the ground now! Use the link to the JPL/NASA posting on this mission. It is updated frequently.
Was it true that NASA discovered planets where life exists?
No. NASA is not in the planet discovering business. That is done by others. NASA does send up stuff like the Hubble etc. but I think it is JPL that actually runs it. Oh, and there has never been anything to suggest that life has been discovered out there, by *anyone*.
What age can you join NASA?
16
When did Homer hickam join NASA?
Homer Hickam joined NASA in 1981
Who invented spirit the robot?
JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
What actors and actresses appeared in Star Wars Tech - 2007?
The cast of Star Wars Tech - 2007 includes: Todd Barber as Himself - Propulsion Engineer, NASA-JPL
When did Sally Ride join NASA?
1978
What is the qualification needed to join NASA?
12th
You are 11 year old boy you want to join nasa for further study?
* i want to join nasa for further stuydy if. * i can join it please tell me how. * now im studying in 6'th class. * i am very much intrested to join nasa the advanced study. * because science is my favourite student
