Welcome to science and technology at JPL, especially organized for the research community. This page will guide you to JPL internally directed research managed by the Office of the Chief Scientist and Chief Technologist (OCSCT) as well as the full breadth of research through our Research Portfolio pages.

Examples include research conducted in JPL's Science Division, including such disciplines as Planetary Science, Astrophysics, and Earth Science. In addition, there are several areas in technology research, including robotics, In-Situ and Remote Sensing Instruments, Deep Space Communications, Information Systems, Precision Flying, and Planetary Protection.

The Office of the Chief Scientist and Chief Technologist is responsible for scientific leadership and research at the Laboratory and serves as the focal point for interactions with universities and the external research community.

The Research Portfolio guides you from the top-level scientific questions we address to the specific scientific and technological endeavors at JPL. You will meet the people, see their work and be provided contact information.