National Security Space Capabilities

The expertise that APL/NSS brings to a partnership includes advanced technology; highly qualified, technically diverse teams; hands-on operational knowledge of the military and security environments; and a basic systems engineering approach. Our experienced scientists work closely with our engineers to ensure the best possible outcome of any project, mission, or experiment. We offer an outstanding creative staff, augmented by world-class facilities, and the ability to develop effective solutions to difficult problems through our core capabilities:

• Algorithm Development, Signal Processing, and Data Fusion
• Culture and Legacy of On-Schedule and On-Cost Delivery
• Data Acquisition, Processing, Analysis, Distribution, and Archiving
• Defense Analysis and Applications
• Experiment and Mission Concept Development and Execution
• Integrated End-to-End Program/Mission Management
• Physics-Based Modeling of Defense-Related Phenomenology
• Science Instrument Development
• Sensing across the Spectrum, to include Electro-Optical and Radar Remote Sensing
• Sensor Prototyping for Demonstration of Utility to National Security
• Space and Ground Systems Engineering
• Space Mission Design, Guidance, and Control
• Space Systems Development and Operation
• Technical Direction Agent providing Independent Analysis and Assessment
• Terrestrial and Space Weather Effects on National Security Operations
• Transition of Prototypes to Industry

Our capabilities are broad and deep, leveraging our space system expertise and the Laboratory's understanding of the operational needs of the warfighter. We offer services throughout the life cycle of any program, from inception and design to mission operations and data analysis.