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JPL Beacon Information Commons

The BEACON Information Commons mainly serves the scientific and technological information needs of JPLers.

The Library, Archives and Records Section (LARS) is part of the Logistics and Technical Information Division. LARS oversees the Laboratory’s records to ensure compliance with the NASA prime contract and provides cost-effective, customer-focused services that deliver useful internal and external information so that JPL projects, programs and line organizations have the information they need to fulf

ill the Laboratory’s mission. The BEACON Information Commons is open to all visitors. Visit our site to view a virtual tour and FAQ of our collaboration space “The HUB.” External visitors should contact the Reference Desk to set up a visit.

10/31/2021

Happy Birthday to us! 🥳 85 years ago, a
Caltech rocketry group fired the first tests of an alcohol-fueled rocket motor in the riverbed wilderness area where JPL stands today. Time flies when you dare mighty things!

More on our origin: http://go.nasa.gov/3pK8n6j

04/10/2021

Exciting thing to happen on Sunday!

The is set to make history: the first attempt at powered flight on another planet. The craft is expected to take off April 11, with data coming to Earth overnight April 12. If successful, it'll hover ~10 ft (3 meters) for up to 30 seconds. go.nasa.gov/2OyAGEA

04/04/2021

Touchdown!

touchdown confirmed! Its 293 million mile (471 million km) journey aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover ended with the final drop of 4 inches (10 cm) from the rover's belly to the surface of Mars today. Next milestone? Survive the night. go.nasa.gov/ingenuity

03/08/2021

Today and every day, happy !

From engineering to science and everything in between, we need leading women in all roles to help us drive forward into the future. See how you can take your place in our space: https://jpl.jobs

02/06/2021

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