Does JPL still do tours?
JPL’s Public Services Office offers a limited number of onsite, in-person tours, free of charge, for groups and individuals on an advance reservation basis. The JPL Public Services Office offers a limited number of onsite, in-person tours, free of charge, for groups and individuals on an advance reservation basis. Visitor parking is also available free of charge.
Is JPL worth visiting?
Unique Place in the Universe JPL is the leader in robotic space exploration sending rovers to Mars, probes in the far reaches of the universe. It’s awesome to see the Mission Control were they receive and communicate with the rovers, The Space Assembly area were they build the spacecraft. The 2 ½ hour tour begins in our auditorium with an introduction / history of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. After the introduction, the group will watch the movie Journey to the Planets and Beyond, which gives an in-depth look at our solar system and the spacecraft that JPL has developed to explore our planets.
What is JPL famous for?
Founded by Caltech researchers, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is the leading center for exploring the solar system and more distant expanses that humans cannot yet reach. JPL is federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech.