JPL Open House

   Photos of JPL Open House


JPL demonstration of a new technology where a laser beam carries a video signal Some of the components of the laser beam video stream They dont mess around, even the garbage is protected government property Entering the building where JPL makes some of the specialized componets for its missions.
JPL demonstration of a new technology where a laser beam carries a video signal. Some of the components of the laser beam video stream. They don't mess around, even the garbage is protected government property. Entering the building where JPL makes some of the specialized componets for its missions.
 
Looks like a fancy machine shop to me Hi-Tech toolbox JPL volunteer explains what Areogel is. Closeup of Aerogel
Looks like a fancy machine shop to me. Hi-Tech toolbox JPL volunteer explains what Areogel is. Closeup of Aerogel
 
Examples of some of the shielding that space vehicles have. Some kind of space hardware thingymajigger. Full scale mockup of the Mars Exploration Rovers. Now we enter the heart of mission control for JPL.
Examples of some of the shielding that space vehicles have. Some kind of space hardware thingymajigger. Full scale mockup of the Mars Exploration Rovers. Now we enter the heart of mission control for JPL.
 
These are everywhere Almost there and I am nervous and excited that I cant hold the camera steady. A peek through the window. Here we are, mission control for Deep Space operations at JPL.
These are everywhere Almost there and I am nervous and excited that I can't hold the camera steady. A peek through the window. Here we are, mission control for Deep Space operations at JPL.
 
All these complex computers and fancy displays and Ill Bet that these scientists use them to play solitaire and chat on AIM. The JPL sign that welcomes people to the labratory.
All these complex computers and fancy displays and I'll bet that these scientists use them to play solitaire and chat on AIM. The JPL sign that welcomes people to the labratory.