
Mission Area
National Security Space
Space Solutions to Critical Military Problems
Johns Hopkins APL’s National Security Space Mission Area leverages significant experience in both civil and national security space programs, as well as other technical areas across the Lab, to develop and conduct innovative missions, build space instruments, and produce applications to meet warfighter needs.
Highlights
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Preventing Traffic Jams in Space
Providing greater situational awareness to enhance safety and security for those who plan to operate in cislunar space and on the Moon. -
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Technology Demonstration
APL is leading solutions for the Space Force with the DARC technology demonstrator program. -
CubeSat Signal Preprocessor Assessment and Test (CAT)
APL has successfully established communications with two miniaturized satellites, or CubeSats, as part of a Lab-led flight demonstration known as CAT.
Recent News
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Press Release
Aug 28, 2023Air Force Secretary Kendall Visits Johns Hopkins APL
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Andrew Hunter visited APL on Aug. 24. -
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Aug 23, 2023Johns Hopkins APL, SAIS Showcase Specialized Facilities for Space Force Program
A group of U.S. Space Force faculty and the incoming inaugural cohort of Schriever and West Space Scholars toured APL on July 28 as a part of the Space Force's Professional Military Education program, an ongoing partnership between the Space Force and Johns Hopkins University. -
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Jun 13, 2023Space to Learn: Training Program Delivers Hands-On Experiences
Embedded in the Space Exploration Sector since August, U.S. Space Force Maj. Julian Martinez has been getting an up-close look at — and even contributing to — Johns Hopkins APL’s cross-domain expertise.