General

Question:	How can I find out the electronic mail address of someone I know who works at JPL?
Answer:	JPL e-mail addresses conform to the standard of Firstname.Middleinital.Lastname@jpl.nasa.gov Example: John.Q.Public@jpl.nasa.gov
Question:	Does JPL have a gift shop that sells souvenirs, space-oriented gifts, etc.?
Answer:	The JPL Employee Recreation Club sells souvenirs, gifts, etc., and accepts mail orders. Since it is located on the Laboratory's premises, special arrangement must be made to visit it. For more information, call the Employee Recreation Club at (818) 354-6120, or visit their web site at http://www.jplerc.org.
Question:	How can I receive a packet containing printed material on JPL missions?
Answer:	To receive a packet containing printed material about JPL's missions & projects, send a request to the address below. Be as specific as possible about what kind of information you would like. Jet Propulsion Laboratory Public Services Office M/S 186-113 4800 Oak Grove Drive Pasadena, CA 91109
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Employment

Question:	How can I apply to work at JPL?
Answer:	You can get information about currently open positions on the employment opportunities web site or by calling the JPL Job Line at (818) 393-JOBS (i.e. (818) 393-5627).
Question:	I'm a college student and am interested in JPL internships. How can I get information on these programs?
Answer:	Information on JPL student programs is available on the employment opportunities web site or by calling the Staffing and Student Program Office at 818-354-5150. You can find information on the following programs: JPL's Summer Program -- Summer internships for students Academic Part-Time Program -- Part-time jobs while students attend school Cooperative Education Program -- Three- and six-month technical positions while students are on leave from school
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Pictures

Question:	Where can I obtain pictures from JPL missions?
Answer:	Most pictures from JPL missions are available on the web for free. To download spacecraft data, visit the Planetary Photojournal. For all other pictures, including artist conceptions and spacecraft hardware pictures, visit the JPL Picture Archive.
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Technical

Question:	How can I obtain JPL technical documents?
Answer:	E-mail inquiries about JPL technical documents may be sent to jplarchives@sherikon.com. You may also write of fax: JPL Archives and Records Management Facility Sherikon Space Systems, Inc. 145 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 Fax: (626) 449-3950
Question:	I've heard that JPL has a computer site that offers ephemerides, technical files with information on the motions of the planets and moons. Where do I find that?
Answer:	JPL's ephemerides and other physical parameters for solar system bodies (planets, natural satellites, asteroids and comets) are available on the Solar System Dynamics web page. You can also visit JPL's Solar System Simulator to view planets from different times and places.
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Tours

Question:	How can I arrange to go on a tour of JPL?
Answer:	JPL tours are conducted regularly by the Public Services Office. For more information, please visit their website.
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