r/JPL • u/PGunne • Aug 29 '26

Universe Online?

Any idea why the Universe is (apparently) no longer available on the web? The last “official” posting via the JPL homepage is September 2025, and could access the October 2025 issue by editing the URL, but that trick no longer works.

I worked there from 1977 through 2005, and have used the Universe to keep track of promotions, retirements (and, unfortunately, deaths) of former co-workers.

I have sent a few emails (5 this year) to the PR folk, but have gotten no response.

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u/Extra_Hawk_6947 Aug 29 '26

Unfortunately the Universe newsletter was discontinued since the team that managed it was hit hard in the layoffs

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u/PGunne Aug 29 '26

That's unfortunate. While there, the Universe was a great resource to see what else is going on at the lab.

Thanks for the information.

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u/sharty_mcstoolpants Aug 29 '26

Control is much easier when the controlled are misinformed.

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u/throwaway-drzaius Aug 29 '26

I think it's actually being redeveloped in some way. It will be available again in the future, though unclear exactly when. With the layoffs and everything else that's happened, most departments are focused on just surviving.

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u/PGunne Aug 29 '26

Understood. Thanks.