JPL Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Group
Protecting the Planets An Overview of JPLrsquos Planetary Protection Center of Excellence
Alvin L Smith PhD PMP
Manager Planetary Protection Center of Excellence
March 27 2018
copy 2018 California Institute of Technology Government sponsorship acknowledged
This is NOT Planetary Protection
(Parkes WF MacDonald L (Producers) amp Sonnenfeld B (Director) (1997) Men In Black [Motion picture] USA Columbia Pictures)
jplnasagov
What is Planetary Protection
bull Planetary Protection addresses microbial contamination ofthe solar system
bullSpacecraft that we launch from Earth (forward contamination)bullContamination of the Earth and Moon (backward contamination)
from restricted sample return missions
bull To prevent either forward or backward contamination spacecraft hardware must be cleaned andor sterilized thenevaluated for the presence of microorganisms
bullCleanroom environmentsbullCleaning the hardwarebull Routinely sample the cleaned hardware
(Thinkstock 2018)
jplnasagov
Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Group
bullCharter Statement bullThe paramount goal of planetary protection is to enabl e and enhance NASA s abilit y to
preserve the scientific integrity of current and future solar system exploration bullAs JPL s Cente r of Excellenc e in this discipline th e J PL Biotechnolog y an d Planetary
Protection Group has the responsibility to bullEnsure mission compliance with internationally agree d planetary protection
requirements through implementation of NASA policy bullProvide advocac y and education to th e scientific project and programmatic
communities regarding the role of planetary protection
bullGoalsbullTo enable NAS A Planetar y Protectio n (PP) complianc e for JPL missions
bullLife detection andor Restricted Sample ReturnbullDevelop technology and capabilitie s and perform research to suppor t spacecraft
design and implementation bullPlay an integra l role in planning fo r humans to explor e Mars
Mars2020 InSight Europa Clipper
jplnasagov
Personnel and Capabilities
bull 29 people in currently group - 40 bachelor 20 masters 40 PhD
bull Many partnerships with cutting edge research labs and contracts
bull Expertisebull Microbiology and Molecular Biology
bull Cleanroom and spacecraft low biomass identification
bull Biological contamination control
bull Bioinformatics space biology microbial reduction and sterilization modalities
biomaterial storage
bull Engineeringbull Systems engineering ndash integral part in life detection instrument
development requirements flow etc
bull Flight Implementation and Researchbull Biodetection Assays (NASA Standard Assay spore Adenosine
triphosphate Limulus amebocyte lysate)
bull Genetic Inventorybull Spacecraft Microbial Archive
jplnasagov
PP Mission Support
Current Missions bull InSightbull Mars 2020bull Europa Clipper
Future Mission Studies bull Europa Lander Concept bull Concepts for Mars Sample -
Return
jplnasagov
Center of Excellence Strategic Importance
bull Helps promote and retain an institutionally recognized core capabilitybull Driver for staying at the ldquocutting-edgerdquo of PP and technology development
(biodetection bioassay and sampling) bull Provides framework for interdisciplinary collaborative problem solvingbull Promotes visibility of expertise that can help stimulate collaborationsbull Recruit quality key personnel to build and train for the futurebull Method for supportingadvocating for investment in maintaining required
infrastructurefacilities
Training
Planetary Protection Center of Excellence
Protecting all of the planets all of the time Capabilities
Communication
Collaboration
jplnasagov
Capabilities Flight Support Lab amp Space Microbiology Lab
Sample Hardware (eg wipe) Sample Hardware (eg swab)
Microbial Archive Microbiological C haracterization
Counting Plates
jplnasagov
Communication (httpsplanetaryprotectionjplnasagov)
Reference herein to any specific commercial product process or service by trade name trademark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Government or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
This is NOT Planetary Protection
(Parkes WF MacDonald L (Producers) amp Sonnenfeld B (Director) (1997) Men In Black [Motion picture] USA Columbia Pictures)
jplnasagov
What is Planetary Protection
bull Planetary Protection addresses microbial contamination ofthe solar system
bullSpacecraft that we launch from Earth (forward contamination)bullContamination of the Earth and Moon (backward contamination)
from restricted sample return missions
bull To prevent either forward or backward contamination spacecraft hardware must be cleaned andor sterilized thenevaluated for the presence of microorganisms
bullCleanroom environmentsbullCleaning the hardwarebull Routinely sample the cleaned hardware
(Thinkstock 2018)
jplnasagov
Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Group
bullCharter Statement bullThe paramount goal of planetary protection is to enabl e and enhance NASA s abilit y to
preserve the scientific integrity of current and future solar system exploration bullAs JPL s Cente r of Excellenc e in this discipline th e J PL Biotechnolog y an d Planetary
Protection Group has the responsibility to bullEnsure mission compliance with internationally agree d planetary protection
requirements through implementation of NASA policy bullProvide advocac y and education to th e scientific project and programmatic
communities regarding the role of planetary protection
bullGoalsbullTo enable NAS A Planetar y Protectio n (PP) complianc e for JPL missions
bullLife detection andor Restricted Sample ReturnbullDevelop technology and capabilitie s and perform research to suppor t spacecraft
design and implementation bullPlay an integra l role in planning fo r humans to explor e Mars
Mars2020 InSight Europa Clipper
jplnasagov
Personnel and Capabilities
bull 29 people in currently group - 40 bachelor 20 masters 40 PhD
bull Many partnerships with cutting edge research labs and contracts
bull Expertisebull Microbiology and Molecular Biology
bull Cleanroom and spacecraft low biomass identification
bull Biological contamination control
bull Bioinformatics space biology microbial reduction and sterilization modalities
biomaterial storage
bull Engineeringbull Systems engineering ndash integral part in life detection instrument
development requirements flow etc
bull Flight Implementation and Researchbull Biodetection Assays (NASA Standard Assay spore Adenosine
triphosphate Limulus amebocyte lysate)
bull Genetic Inventorybull Spacecraft Microbial Archive
jplnasagov
PP Mission Support
Current Missions bull InSightbull Mars 2020bull Europa Clipper
Future Mission Studies bull Europa Lander Concept bull Concepts for Mars Sample -
Return
jplnasagov
Center of Excellence Strategic Importance
bull Helps promote and retain an institutionally recognized core capabilitybull Driver for staying at the ldquocutting-edgerdquo of PP and technology development
(biodetection bioassay and sampling) bull Provides framework for interdisciplinary collaborative problem solvingbull Promotes visibility of expertise that can help stimulate collaborationsbull Recruit quality key personnel to build and train for the futurebull Method for supportingadvocating for investment in maintaining required
infrastructurefacilities
Training
Planetary Protection Center of Excellence
Protecting all of the planets all of the time Capabilities
Communication
Collaboration
jplnasagov
Capabilities Flight Support Lab amp Space Microbiology Lab
Sample Hardware (eg wipe) Sample Hardware (eg swab)
Microbial Archive Microbiological C haracterization
Counting Plates
jplnasagov
Communication (httpsplanetaryprotectionjplnasagov)
Reference herein to any specific commercial product process or service by trade name trademark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Government or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
What is Planetary Protection
bull Planetary Protection addresses microbial contamination ofthe solar system
bullSpacecraft that we launch from Earth (forward contamination)bullContamination of the Earth and Moon (backward contamination)
from restricted sample return missions
bull To prevent either forward or backward contamination spacecraft hardware must be cleaned andor sterilized thenevaluated for the presence of microorganisms
bullCleanroom environmentsbullCleaning the hardwarebull Routinely sample the cleaned hardware
(Thinkstock 2018)
jplnasagov
Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Group
bullCharter Statement bullThe paramount goal of planetary protection is to enabl e and enhance NASA s abilit y to
preserve the scientific integrity of current and future solar system exploration bullAs JPL s Cente r of Excellenc e in this discipline th e J PL Biotechnolog y an d Planetary
Protection Group has the responsibility to bullEnsure mission compliance with internationally agree d planetary protection
requirements through implementation of NASA policy bullProvide advocac y and education to th e scientific project and programmatic
communities regarding the role of planetary protection
bullGoalsbullTo enable NAS A Planetar y Protectio n (PP) complianc e for JPL missions
bullLife detection andor Restricted Sample ReturnbullDevelop technology and capabilitie s and perform research to suppor t spacecraft
design and implementation bullPlay an integra l role in planning fo r humans to explor e Mars
Mars2020 InSight Europa Clipper
jplnasagov
Personnel and Capabilities
bull 29 people in currently group - 40 bachelor 20 masters 40 PhD
bull Many partnerships with cutting edge research labs and contracts
bull Expertisebull Microbiology and Molecular Biology
bull Cleanroom and spacecraft low biomass identification
bull Biological contamination control
bull Bioinformatics space biology microbial reduction and sterilization modalities
biomaterial storage
bull Engineeringbull Systems engineering ndash integral part in life detection instrument
development requirements flow etc
bull Flight Implementation and Researchbull Biodetection Assays (NASA Standard Assay spore Adenosine
triphosphate Limulus amebocyte lysate)
bull Genetic Inventorybull Spacecraft Microbial Archive
jplnasagov
PP Mission Support
Current Missions bull InSightbull Mars 2020bull Europa Clipper
Future Mission Studies bull Europa Lander Concept bull Concepts for Mars Sample -
Return
jplnasagov
Center of Excellence Strategic Importance
bull Helps promote and retain an institutionally recognized core capabilitybull Driver for staying at the ldquocutting-edgerdquo of PP and technology development
(biodetection bioassay and sampling) bull Provides framework for interdisciplinary collaborative problem solvingbull Promotes visibility of expertise that can help stimulate collaborationsbull Recruit quality key personnel to build and train for the futurebull Method for supportingadvocating for investment in maintaining required
infrastructurefacilities
Training
Planetary Protection Center of Excellence
Protecting all of the planets all of the time Capabilities
Communication
Collaboration
jplnasagov
Capabilities Flight Support Lab amp Space Microbiology Lab
Sample Hardware (eg wipe) Sample Hardware (eg swab)
Microbial Archive Microbiological C haracterization
Counting Plates
jplnasagov
Communication (httpsplanetaryprotectionjplnasagov)
Reference herein to any specific commercial product process or service by trade name trademark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Government or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Group
bullCharter Statement bullThe paramount goal of planetary protection is to enabl e and enhance NASA s abilit y to
preserve the scientific integrity of current and future solar system exploration bullAs JPL s Cente r of Excellenc e in this discipline th e J PL Biotechnolog y an d Planetary
Protection Group has the responsibility to bullEnsure mission compliance with internationally agree d planetary protection
requirements through implementation of NASA policy bullProvide advocac y and education to th e scientific project and programmatic
communities regarding the role of planetary protection
bullGoalsbullTo enable NAS A Planetar y Protectio n (PP) complianc e for JPL missions
bullLife detection andor Restricted Sample ReturnbullDevelop technology and capabilitie s and perform research to suppor t spacecraft
design and implementation bullPlay an integra l role in planning fo r humans to explor e Mars
Mars2020 InSight Europa Clipper
jplnasagov
Personnel and Capabilities
bull 29 people in currently group - 40 bachelor 20 masters 40 PhD
bull Many partnerships with cutting edge research labs and contracts
bull Expertisebull Microbiology and Molecular Biology
bull Cleanroom and spacecraft low biomass identification
bull Biological contamination control
bull Bioinformatics space biology microbial reduction and sterilization modalities
biomaterial storage
bull Engineeringbull Systems engineering ndash integral part in life detection instrument
development requirements flow etc
bull Flight Implementation and Researchbull Biodetection Assays (NASA Standard Assay spore Adenosine
triphosphate Limulus amebocyte lysate)
bull Genetic Inventorybull Spacecraft Microbial Archive
jplnasagov
PP Mission Support
Current Missions bull InSightbull Mars 2020bull Europa Clipper
Future Mission Studies bull Europa Lander Concept bull Concepts for Mars Sample -
Return
jplnasagov
Center of Excellence Strategic Importance
bull Helps promote and retain an institutionally recognized core capabilitybull Driver for staying at the ldquocutting-edgerdquo of PP and technology development
(biodetection bioassay and sampling) bull Provides framework for interdisciplinary collaborative problem solvingbull Promotes visibility of expertise that can help stimulate collaborationsbull Recruit quality key personnel to build and train for the futurebull Method for supportingadvocating for investment in maintaining required
infrastructurefacilities
Training
Planetary Protection Center of Excellence
Protecting all of the planets all of the time Capabilities
Communication
Collaboration
jplnasagov
Capabilities Flight Support Lab amp Space Microbiology Lab
Sample Hardware (eg wipe) Sample Hardware (eg swab)
Microbial Archive Microbiological C haracterization
Counting Plates
jplnasagov
Communication (httpsplanetaryprotectionjplnasagov)
Reference herein to any specific commercial product process or service by trade name trademark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Government or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
Personnel and Capabilities
bull 29 people in currently group - 40 bachelor 20 masters 40 PhD
bull Many partnerships with cutting edge research labs and contracts
bull Expertisebull Microbiology and Molecular Biology
bull Cleanroom and spacecraft low biomass identification
bull Biological contamination control
bull Bioinformatics space biology microbial reduction and sterilization modalities
biomaterial storage
bull Engineeringbull Systems engineering ndash integral part in life detection instrument
development requirements flow etc
bull Flight Implementation and Researchbull Biodetection Assays (NASA Standard Assay spore Adenosine
triphosphate Limulus amebocyte lysate)
bull Genetic Inventorybull Spacecraft Microbial Archive
jplnasagov
PP Mission Support
Current Missions bull InSightbull Mars 2020bull Europa Clipper
Future Mission Studies bull Europa Lander Concept bull Concepts for Mars Sample -
Return
jplnasagov
Center of Excellence Strategic Importance
bull Helps promote and retain an institutionally recognized core capabilitybull Driver for staying at the ldquocutting-edgerdquo of PP and technology development
(biodetection bioassay and sampling) bull Provides framework for interdisciplinary collaborative problem solvingbull Promotes visibility of expertise that can help stimulate collaborationsbull Recruit quality key personnel to build and train for the futurebull Method for supportingadvocating for investment in maintaining required
infrastructurefacilities
Training
Planetary Protection Center of Excellence
Protecting all of the planets all of the time Capabilities
Communication
Collaboration
jplnasagov
Capabilities Flight Support Lab amp Space Microbiology Lab
Sample Hardware (eg wipe) Sample Hardware (eg swab)
Microbial Archive Microbiological C haracterization
Counting Plates
jplnasagov
Communication (httpsplanetaryprotectionjplnasagov)
Reference herein to any specific commercial product process or service by trade name trademark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Government or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
PP Mission Support
Current Missions bull InSightbull Mars 2020bull Europa Clipper
Future Mission Studies bull Europa Lander Concept bull Concepts for Mars Sample -
Return
jplnasagov
Center of Excellence Strategic Importance
bull Helps promote and retain an institutionally recognized core capabilitybull Driver for staying at the ldquocutting-edgerdquo of PP and technology development
(biodetection bioassay and sampling) bull Provides framework for interdisciplinary collaborative problem solvingbull Promotes visibility of expertise that can help stimulate collaborationsbull Recruit quality key personnel to build and train for the futurebull Method for supportingadvocating for investment in maintaining required
infrastructurefacilities
Training
Planetary Protection Center of Excellence
Protecting all of the planets all of the time Capabilities
Communication
Collaboration
jplnasagov
Capabilities Flight Support Lab amp Space Microbiology Lab
Sample Hardware (eg wipe) Sample Hardware (eg swab)
Microbial Archive Microbiological C haracterization
Counting Plates
jplnasagov
Communication (httpsplanetaryprotectionjplnasagov)
Reference herein to any specific commercial product process or service by trade name trademark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Government or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
Center of Excellence Strategic Importance
bull Helps promote and retain an institutionally recognized core capabilitybull Driver for staying at the ldquocutting-edgerdquo of PP and technology development
(biodetection bioassay and sampling) bull Provides framework for interdisciplinary collaborative problem solvingbull Promotes visibility of expertise that can help stimulate collaborationsbull Recruit quality key personnel to build and train for the futurebull Method for supportingadvocating for investment in maintaining required
infrastructurefacilities
Training
Planetary Protection Center of Excellence
Protecting all of the planets all of the time Capabilities
Communication
Collaboration
jplnasagov
Capabilities Flight Support Lab amp Space Microbiology Lab
Sample Hardware (eg wipe) Sample Hardware (eg swab)
Microbial Archive Microbiological C haracterization
Counting Plates
jplnasagov
Communication (httpsplanetaryprotectionjplnasagov)
Reference herein to any specific commercial product process or service by trade name trademark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Government or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
Capabilities Flight Support Lab amp Space Microbiology Lab
Sample Hardware (eg wipe) Sample Hardware (eg swab)
Microbial Archive Microbiological C haracterization
Counting Plates
jplnasagov
Communication (httpsplanetaryprotectionjplnasagov)
Reference herein to any specific commercial product process or service by trade name trademark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Government or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
Communication (httpsplanetaryprotectionjplnasagov)
Reference herein to any specific commercial product process or service by trade name trademark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Government or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
TrainingCurrent Staff TrainingRefresh Internships
Conferences and Workshops
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
Collaborations NASA Centers and Facilities
Industry
(Thinkstock 2018)
GovernmentAgencies
Universities
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
JPL Missions amp Planetary Protection Since 1958 NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory has taken part in morethan 100 missions and instruments designed to explore our Earthsolar system and beyond
httpsbeaconjplnasagovmh-markings
Planetary Protection will continue to be at the center of exploration protecting the planets and preserving science
Planning for human exploration
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
Contact InformationPP Center of Excellence
Alvin Smith ndash Planetary Protection Center of Excellence Manager in Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering
Alvinlsmithiijplnasagov o 818-354-1756
Melissa J ones ndash Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Assistant Section Manager MelissaAJonesjplnasagov o 818-393-3110
jplnasagov
jplnasagov
jplnasagov