Welcome to Our Universe: Explore JPL 2026

Explore JPL 2026 invited the public for an up-close look at the science, engineering, and technology driving NASA's exploration of the solar system and beyond. As the Jet Propulsion Laboratory celebrates 90 years of discovery and innovation, guests explored our historic achievements, active space missions, and cutting-edge technologies through exhibits highlighting Missions That Changed the World, Moon to Mars, Missions In Flight, and Makerspace. The event also showcased the partnerships and operations that support NASA's missions. Visitors stepped inside iconic facilities, including JPL's Space Flight Operations Facility, Spacecraft Assembly Facility, and Microdevices Laboratory. They explored full-scale models of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, Voyager, and Galileo spacecraft, met scientists and engineers working on NASA's missions, and had the opportunity to meet NASA astronaut Alvin Drew. Visitors also attended Caltech LIVE, a series of science talks featuring Caltech researchers. This special two-day event celebrated JPL’s 90 years of exploration and invited the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers to imagine what comes next. Enjoy the highlights!