Space and Earth Science Programs Directorate

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The Space and Earth Science Programs Directorate of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is responsible for the management and direction of all functions and activities, including the application of Laboratory resources, necessary for the definition, acquisition, implementation, and conduct of space and earth science research, NASA flight instruments and NASA flight missions.

Major areas of emphasis

Charter: Major responsibilities

Space Sciences Solar System Exploration Astronomical Search for Origins and Planetary Systems Sun-Earth Connection Structure and Evolution of the Universe Microgravity and Fundamental Physics	Earth Sciences Atmospheric Studies Land Processes Oceanography Solar Studies Magnetic Fields Natural Hazards

Technology Deep Space Systems Technology (X2000 Program) JPL's Flight System Testbed JPL's Project Design Center New Millennium Program Also refer to: JPL's Technology Applications Program (TAP) Directorate Education and Outreach	Data Sources Caltech/JPL Infrared Processing and Analysis Center Imaging Radar Home Page NASA's Planetary Photojournal NASA's Science Information Systems Newsletter Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center Planetary Data System

Some documents on this site are in PDF format and require the Acrobat Reader, available here.

SESPD Launches and Mission Events Interactive month-by-month look at key events for current and future missions over the next ten years. Please bookmark this page, as it is frequently updated. Last update: October 3, 2003.

SESPD Calendar of Events Access to this PDF-formated calendar is available to on-site users.

SESPD Organization Chart Access to this PDF-formated chart is available to on-site users.
[ Space Sciences | Earth Sciences | Technology | Data Sources ]

For more information on the SESPD programs at JPL, contact:
Anita.M.Sohus

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Last updated October 3, 2003