A signature APL facility that dates back to the Sputnik era is playing a pivotal role for one of NASA’s most critical lunar ...

As mission area executive for National Security Space, Dennis Woodfork will oversee APL initiatives to provide advanced ...

The APL STEM Program Office conducts a limited number of educational tours of the Laboratory for students in grades 8–12 each ...

A program developed by APL is helping U.S. space agencies protect satellites and other systems vital to national security.

Maryland MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) is an exciting and engaging after-school program for students in grades 3–12 designed to spark their interest in STEM education and STEM careers.

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The Research and Exploratory Development (RED) Mission Area is Johns Hopkins APL’s research engine. We conduct pioneering research targeting game-changing breakthroughs to benefit national security ...

Dr. Andrew Rivkin is a planetary astronomer whose research centers on the study of asteroids for scientific and planetary defense purposes. As investigation lead for the Double Asteroid Redirection ...

APL is located in Laurel, Maryland, situated between Baltimore and Washington, DC, and near I-95. Our main campus spans nearly 461 acres and is home to more than 20 major buildings, as well as a ...

APL is recognized as a leader in mission design and navigation; instrument development; mechanical engineering; mechanical design, thermal, and instrument accommodation; communications hardware; ...

Read news and media coverage highlighting APL’s advancements, contributions, and expertise.

In person, SMART Nav doesn’t look like much. It’s in a metal square that’s laced into a web of soldered wires, resistors and diodes on a circuit board. In fact, technologically speaking, it’s a ...