SCIENCE

JPL missions have encountered every planet in our solar system, and we are still learning more all the time. Was there ever life elsewhere, or could there be again? Is it feasible for humans to live on Mars? What are our nearest neighbors made of? No one has done more—or will do more—to advance humankind’s growing knowledge than JPL.

In just the few short decades of space exploration, our knowledge of the universe has exploded. Textbooks on astronomy and our understanding of physical sciences here on Earth are being rewritten by what we have found, what we have seen, and the creative response of JPL’s theoreticians who use this knowledge to answer even more questions.

Our innovations in ultra-reliable robotic and human-robotic space exploration would be impossible without Systems Engineering & Formulation. JPL Systems Engineers serve the entirety of the Lab, from formulation of mission concepts through development, testing, and launch. Our model-based engineering drives the next innovations in systems and software that will support complex missions yet to come.