Recent News and Press Releases
Press Release
Aug 5, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL’s Stadter Named Vice Chair of Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
Patrick Stadter, APL’s mission area executive for Theater Defense, has been named vice chair of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, bringing decades of technical leadership in missile defense, national security space, and rapid acquisition to the board.
Press Release
Jul 14, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL’s Yee and Murchie Honored for Lasting Impact in Space Science
Scientists Sam Yee and Scott Murchie were jointly awarded APL’s Lifetime Publication Achievement Award for work that has documented discovery, driven space missions, shaped scientific priorities, and advanced the field.
News
Jul 13, 2026
Undersea Leaders Exchange Bold Ideas at 38th Submarine Technology Symposium
More than 600 attendees representing the U.S. Navy submarine force, allied nations, industry, and academia gathered at Johns Hopkins APL for the annual Submarine Technology Symposium.
News
Jul 9, 2026
NASA’s Dragonfly Clears Key Tests as Titan Rotorcraft Takes Shape
NASA’s Dragonfly mission has reached another development milestone, with structural testing of the rotorcraft lander now complete. The milestone clears the way for the next phase of integration, when teams will begin installing Dragonfly’s electronics, avionics, instruments, and other flight hardware.
News
Jul 8, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL Makes Sure Fans Get Soccer, Not Sicker
At the single biggest sporting event in U.S. history, drawing 5 million international visitors to 11 U.S. cities for 78 matches over the course of 39 days, APL is playing a central role in ensuring that illnesses will not spread and become major incidents.