Science and Research at NASA JPL

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is paving the way for innovative research and science, supporting the advancement of NASA science and groundbreaking spaceflight missions.

Pushing boundaries

Challenges what is possible, pushing science and technology past the cutting edge.

Forging connections

Connects institutions and partners to enable and drive transformational science.

Supporting the next generation

Uplifts a diverse community of scientists and researchers to support the next generation of science.

Office of Research and Development

We foster excellence in scientific and technological research and development within JPL, in collaboration with NASA and our external partners, for the benefit of humanity.

How to connect

The Office of Research and Development (ORD) at NASA JPL supports this work. Learn more about the ORD here .