NASA is opening up bids for who will run the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA is soliciting bids for the management of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as its contract with Caltech will expire in 2028. This move is part of a broader effort to explore alternative management options and enhance efficiency in light of budget constraints. The agency aims to ensure continuity in operations while considering potential bidders from both academic and corporate sectors.
- ▪NASA is opening bids for the management of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as the current contract with Caltech ends in 2028.
- ▪Caltech has managed JPL since its founding in 1936, and the laboratory predates NASA by over two decades.
- ▪NASA is exploring alternative management approaches to enhance mission performance and operational efficiency.
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News NASA is opening up bids for who will run the Jet Propulsion Laboratory The current contract with Caltech ends in 2028. By Lawrence Bonk May 22, 2026 2:01 pm EST NASA NASA is opening up bids for who will run the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) once the contract with Caltech expires in 2028. This is a pretty big deal, as Caltech has run the program since its founding in 1936. The JPL actually predates NASA by over two decades. This doesn't mean that Caltech is getting shut out. It just means that NASA is looking into other options.
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