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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) facility at night, with a starry sky above, representing the opening of its management contract to competitive bids.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Opens Competition for Jet Propulsion Laboratory Management Contract

After 66 years of sole management by Caltech, NASA is opening up the $30 billion contract for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to competitive bids.

Sofia Petrova·May 22, 2026