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May 2, 2025
Johns Hopkins APL Publishes Report on Nation’s First Space Weather Simulation Exercise
APL recently released the report on the nation’s first space weather tabletop exercise held last year, which simulated a severe space weather event. The report identifies key findings and recommendations for improving the nation’s response to space weather events.
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Apr 25, 2025
Dragonfly Mission Passes Critical Design Review
The Johns Hopkins APL-led team working on the first rotorcraft designed for scientific exploration on another ocean world has passed its Critical Design Review, a major milestone confirming that Dragonfly’s design is mature and the team can turn its attention to construction and testing of the spacecraft itself.
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Apr 24, 2025
Accelerating Qubit Testing With Cosmic Rays on Demand
Scientists at Johns Hopkins APL have demonstrated a working capability that can radically accelerate the testing of critical quantum computing components, accomplishing in a matter of minutes what has previously taken days or even weeks.
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Apr 16, 2025
Johns Hopkins APL Develops Engineering Guide for Lunar Explorers
Lunar experts at APL have developed a new resource to guide technology developers who are creating systems designed to withstand the rigors of the Moon’s surface.
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Apr 11, 2025
Dave Van Wie Named Next Director of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Dave Van Wie has been selected to lead Johns Hopkins APL as its next director. Van Wie, currently the Air and Missile Defense Sector Head at APL, is a distinguished leader and scholar whose groundbreaking contributions to national defense and aerospace engineering have significantly advanced our nation’s security. His appointment is effective July 14.