JPL Science Division

JPL Science Division
Aerial view of JPL
EstablishedOctober 31, 1936; 88 years ago (1936-10-31)
Field of research
Address4800 Oak Grove Drive
LocationLa Cañada Flintridge, California, United States
34°12′6.1″N 118°10′18″W / 34.201694°N 118.17167°W / 34.201694; -118.17167
Parent department
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Operating agency
Managed for NASA by Caltech
Websitescience.jpl.nasa.gov
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JPL Science Division is located in California
JPL Science Division
Location in California
JPL Science Division is located in the United States
JPL Science Division
JPL Science Division (the United States)
JPL Science Division
Division overview
Division executives
  • Simon J. Hook, Division Manager[1]
  • Janis L. Chodas, Director for Engineering and Science[2]
  • Diane L. Evans, Director for Earth Science and Technology[2]
  • Mark Simons, Chief Scientist[2]
  • Fred Hadaegh, Chief Technologist[2]

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory Science Division investigates physical and chemical processes on the Earth, in the Solar System, and throughout the universe. Explorations of space and terrestrial processes lead to understanding of the universe. Methods for accomplishing scientific work pertaining to the nature of the Earth, the Solar System, the galaxy, etc., are addressed in the JPL Science Division. Techniques in both physical and life sciences are utilized.[3]

  1. ^ "JPL's Science Division: People". JPL Science Division. NASA. Archived from the original on 12 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "JPL Executive Council". JPL Science Division. NASA. Archived from the original on 12 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
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