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Caltech

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academicFounded 1891
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NASA’s Trailblazer blog and Caltech’s Trailblazer blog did not publish the failure analysis update.

Mentioned as: caltechNarrative GeneralMar 9, 2026NASA falters in communications yet again with Lunar Trailblazer failure | Moon Monday #265

The research involved collaborators from institutions including the University of Bologna, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech, the University of Arizona, UC Berkeley, the Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur, the University of Zurich, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Boston University.

Mentioned as: CaltechTechnical ProductFeb 7, 2026Jupiter size refined by new radio mapping

Caltech scientists are studying a potential smaller version of Origins called Prima.

Mentioned as: caltechNarrative GeneralJan 26, 2026How superheavy-lift rockets could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Caltech will oversee the mission’s robotic systems, scientific instrumentation, data acquisition, and mission operations.

Mentioned as: CaltechNarrative GeneralJan 16, 2026Robotic Lunar Mission Focused on Recovery of Helium-3 for Fusion Energy

Black Moon Energy Corporation (BMEC) announced a strategic engagement with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Caltech on January 13, 2026, to develop a robotic lunar mission.

Mentioned as: CaltechOrg RelationshipJan 13, 2026Black Moon Energy Partners with JPL for Helium-3 Resource Mission

Under the agreement, JPL and Caltech will provide mission operations support and lead the development of specialized robotic systems for surface sampling and analysis.

Mentioned as: CaltechOrg RelationshipJan 13, 2026Black Moon Energy Partners with JPL for Helium-3 Resource Mission

Caltech's Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) operates through NSF funding and international collaboration.

Mentioned as: CaltechTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025Possible "superkilonova" exploded not once but twice

Caltech successfully operated the Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD-1) from January through late 2023.

Mentioned as: caltechNarrative GeneralDec 21, 2025Another Successful Starship Test Flight

Caltech President Thomas Rosenbaum concluded that solar power beamed from space at commercial rates is still a future prospect.

Mentioned as: CaltechNarrative GeneralDec 21, 2025Another Successful Starship Test Flight

Dr. Garrett Reisman has a PhD from Caltech and spent 95 days on the International Space Station.

Mentioned as: CaltechTechnical ProductDec 8, 2025In defense of Mark Kelly

The west coast premiere of the documentary 'Bright Harvest: Powering Earth From Space' was held at Caltech's Beckman Auditorium.

Mentioned as: caltechNarrative GeneralOct 31, 2025‘Bright Harvest’ Film Documents Space Solar Power Efforts

NASA's Perseverance rover operations are managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech under the agency's Science Mission Directorate.

Mentioned as: CaltechOrg RelationshipSep 27, 2025Perseverance trova potenziali tracce di vita su Marte

NASA's Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI) is based at Caltech's IPAC in Pasadena, California.

Mentioned as: CaltechTechnical ProductSep 25, 2025NASA's Tally of Planets Outside Our Solar System Reaches 6,000

Lauren Edgar, 40, has a bachelor’s degree in Earth sciences from Dartmouth College and a doctorate in geology from Caltech, and she was the deputy principal investigator for the Artemis III Geology Team.

Mentioned as: CaltechTechnical ProductSep 23, 2025All-American 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates

NASA's Perseverance rover is managed by Caltech and operates under the Science Mission Directorate as part of NASA's Mars Exploration Program.

Mentioned as: CaltechOrg RelationshipSep 10, 2025Mars Rover discovers potential biosignature

Perseverance is developed and operated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Caltech-NASA).

Mentioned as: CaltechOrg RelationshipFeb 27, 2025Perseverance: half a million laser shots for SuperCam on Mars!

The author first saw a shuttle landing while studying at Caltech in the early 1990s.

Mentioned as: caltechNarrative GeneralNov 25, 2024Review: Waiting for Spaceships

The author and a group from Caltech were able to get car passes from JPL for official guest viewing areas at Edwards Air Force Base.

Mentioned as: CaltechTechnical ProductNov 25, 2024Review: Waiting for Spaceships

Caltech expects Lunar Trailblazer to launch during a window from 2024-01-01 to 2025-01-05.

Mentioned as: CaltechOrg RelationshipSep 12, 2024Ice-hunting Lunar Trailblazer and IM-2 nearly ready for January 2025 launch

Spacecraft operations for Lunar Trailblazer will be performed from Caltech’s Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC) and will involve students from Caltech and Pasadena City College.

Mentioned as: CaltechOrg RelationshipSep 12, 2024Ice-hunting Lunar Trailblazer and IM-2 nearly ready for January 2025 launch
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