NASA Facility in Pasadena
JPL is a research, development, and flight center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), it is operated and managed by Caltech. All of NASA's Mars rovers were designed and built at JPL; the campus houses the Space Flight Operations Facility, a control room which has monitored and controlled all interplanetary and deep space exploration for NASA and other international space agencies since 1963.
Mars Rover Video
Tour JPL
JPL's Public Services Office offers a limited number of onsite, in-person tours, free of charge, for groups and individuals on an advance reservation basis. Tours are booked one month at a time and must be booked a minimum of three weeks in advance. Please note that tours are not conducted on weekends or holidays.
All tours include a multimedia presentation on JPL entitled "Journey to the Planet and Beyond," which provides an overview of the Laboratory's activities and accomplishments. Guests may also visit the von Karman Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility, and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility.
Please note there will be a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing. Please dress for the weather, as the tour will proceed rain or shine. Cameras are permitted on the facility.
Visitor Identification
In alignment with the Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration, JPL will begin enforcement of REAL ID requirements for visitors. JPL requires that all U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, present official, government issued photo identification (REAL ID or passport) before being allowed entry. All non-U.S. Citizens 18 years of age or older must present a passport or resident visa (green card) before being allowed entry. Individuals without proper identification will not be admitted to the laboratory.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access can be accommodated with advance notice; however wheelchairs cannot be provided. Please contact tour.reservation@jpl.nasa.gov or call (818) 354-9314.
