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Sep 25, 2024
Johns Hopkins APL’s Galfond Celebrated as an Outstanding Woman in Aerospace
APL engineer Marissa Galfond has been honored with the Women in Aerospace 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award for her technical contributions and leadership in the development of a revolutionary weapon-survivability modeling and simulation software application.
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Sep 24, 2024
Rapidly Fielding Autonomous Systems at Sea
As the Navy continues to develop and deploy autonomous systems at sea, Johns Hopkins APL researchers are lending their expertise and insights to rapidly integrate, test and assess low-cost uncrewed maritime systems.
Press Release
Sep 10, 2024
NASA’s EZIE Mission Set for 2025 Launch
NASA’s first mission to image the magnetic fingerprint of the auroral electrojets is now on pace for launch in 2025.
Press Release
Sep 10, 2024
Johns Hopkins APL Earns Sixth Straight Selection to Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators List
APL is the only organization to rank in the top 50 of the Best Workplaces for Innovators list since the award’s inception in 2019.
Press Release
Sep 5, 2024
U.S. Air Force, Johns Hopkins APL Hypersonic Experiment Soars and Collects Vital Data
The BOLT-1B experiment collected data about boundary layer transition (the flow of air around the skin of a hypersonic vehicle), which increases hypersonic vehicle drag and aerodynamic heating. That data will be used by researchers to validate new and more accurate modeling and prediction methods during the design of hypersonic vehicles.
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Sep 4, 2024
3D-Printed Optical Waveguides Lay Groundwork for Next Generation of Microelectronics
Using aerosol jet printing, Johns Hopkins APL researchers printed optical waveguides that successfully used light to detect physical phenomena. This successful demonstration marks a significant step toward the next generation of electronic and optical integrated microsystems for a variety of applications.
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Aug 28, 2024
Europa Clipper Solar Arrays Mounted and Ready for Journey to Jupiter
Gearing up for its scheduled launch this October, NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft has now been fitted with its solar array wings. Managed by Johns Hopkins APL and designed by Airbus Netherlands B.V., these colossal parts will have an equally giant role in harvesting vital light to power the spacecraft and its nine science instruments while in Jupiter’s dim environment.
Press Release
Aug 26, 2024
DART Team Earns 2024 AIAA Space Systems Award for Pioneering Mission
NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) continues to yield scientific discoveries and garner accolades for its groundbreaking achievements. The mission was recently recognized by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, which honored DART team members with the 2024 Space Systems Award during this year’s AIAA ASCEND event in Las Vegas, Nevada, held July 29 to Aug. 2.
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Aug 22, 2024
From Tool to Teammate: Opening the Aperture on Human-Robot Teaming
Researchers are using generative artificial intelligence and cutting-edge scene-mapping technology to elevate robots from simple tools to full teammates capable of providing aid in disaster and battlefield scenarios.
Press Release
Aug 21, 2024
Hopkins Collaboration Empowers Space Force Students for Success
Johns Hopkins APL and the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering recently welcomed 70 highly select U.S. Space Force students to APL’s campus for opportunities to collaborate on cutting-edge space-related research and projects. The unique partnership offers students access to world-class facilities, expert mentorship and flexible curricula, setting them up for success in their military and professional careers.