Tour of JPL
When
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where
4800 Oak Grove Dr
La Cañada Flintridge CA 91011
Who can attend
No spots available
Price
Organizer
Join Villager Gaj Birur for an overview of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's activities and accomplishments. Tour the von Karman Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility, and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility.
About Gaj Birur
Gaj Birur has worked at JPL since 1979. Gaj’s specialty at JPL is temperature control of spacecraft in space and on planetary surfaces. He has worked on several Mars rover missions, starting with Mars Pathfinder in 1994 to Mars rover Curiosity in 2012. Gaj designed and built equipment and systems to keep equipment at safe temperatures in space and on Mars. He retired in 2015 but still works a few days a week advising his younger colleagues and reviewing design elements.
JPL Tour Requirements
JPL requires that all U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, present official, government-issued photo identification (driver's license or passport) before being allowed entry. All non-U.S. Citizens 18 years of age or older must present a passport or resident visa (green card) before being allowed entry. Individuals without proper identification will not be admitted to the Laboratory. Please be advised that tours involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing. Wheelchair access can be accommodated with advance notice; however, wheelchairs cannot be provided. Cameras are permitted on the facility. Free parking.
Advanced reservations required
Reserve your space before 10/7. Limited to 9 participants. We will send registered participants carpool information and how to submit your ID prior to the tour.