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  • The operational Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) at WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. calls for three transmit/receive sites, spaced at mid-latitudes around the world, to detect, track and maintain custody of satellites

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    Johns Hopkins APL Delivers New Satellite Tracking Capability to U.S. Space Force

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    The U.S. Space Force received Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) technology from APL, which acted as design agent of the government reference architecture for the operational program. Read full article >>

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    Johns Hopkins APL Opens Field Office in Bustling Aerospace Hub

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    Located in the state with the nation’s second-largest aerospace industry, APL’s newest field office in Colorado Springs, Colorado, opened its doors this summer. The office lies near Schriever Air Force Base and Peterson Air Force Base and is co-located with other government, industry and academic organizations. Read full article >>

  • View from space of the Moon near Earth during a sunrise

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    Johns Hopkins APL Engages Government and Industry on Critical Lunar Space Issues

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    APL is holding its second annual Cislunar Security Conference the week of November 15, 2021. Space is quickly becoming an even more critical part of the nation’s scientific and national security agendas, with increased attention on activities in the vicinity of the Moon and on its surface. Read full article >>

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    Johns Hopkins APL Hosts Vice Chief of Space Operations

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    APL leaders welcomed Gen. David Thompson, vice chief of space operations for U.S. Space Force, to the Laboratory on March 3, for a tour and briefings on APL work. Read full article >>

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    Johns Hopkins APL Space Instruments Ride Aboard Blue Origin

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    APL scientists and engineers are assessing data from two experimental instruments flown into space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket and crew capsule on Oct. 13. Read full article >>

APL Celebrates 80 Years of

Game-Changing Impact

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80th anniversary