NASA Research Centers
NASA continues its dedication to its pioneering space and aeronautical research at its ten research centers nationwide. As a testament to our entrepreneurial high-tech spirit, Southern California is home to three of these centers: The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Dryden Flight Research Center, and the Ames Research Center.
Ames Research Center
The NASA Ames Research Center is a pioneer on the forefront of aeronautical and space research. Though NASA Ames' primary mission is supporting NASA's Vision For Space Exploration initiative, the center is actively engaged in research and development efforts pertaining to information technology, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Learn more about Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy.
The Dryden Flight Research Center
The Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA's center for aeronautical flight research and atmospheric flight operations. NASA Dryden is chartered to research, develop, verify and transfer advanced aeronautics, space and related technologies.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a federally funded, NASA-staffed center managed for the government by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
While JPL's primary focus is developing solutions to the challenges posed by space exploration, the center also develops technologies for uses on Earth for applications ranging from national security to public safety to medicine. Learn more about JPL programs.
JPL partners with private industry on many of their projects. Check out these links to learn how your industry can utilize resources at JPL.
