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JPL developed the Explorer 1 satellite, which was launched in 1958 and marked the United States' entry into the space race.
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) manages JPL for NASA, making it unique among NASA centers.
JPL has been responsible for the design and operation of all Mars rovers, including the famous Curiosity and Perseverance rovers.
JPL began as a rocket research group in the late 1930s, conducting experiments in the Arroyo Seco area of Pasadena.
The NASA Visitor Center at JPL offers tours and exhibits that showcase the laboratory's space missions and technology.
Beyond space exploration, JPL also conducts research on climate change, oceanography, and other Earth sciences.
The Deep Space Network, managed by JPL, is a global system of antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions.
