News
Dec 1, 2021
The Space Weather Science and Observation Gap Analysis
The Space Weather Science and Observation Gap Analysis report describes the results of a science and measurement gap analysis for the Space Weather Science Application Program (SWxSA) within NASA’s Heliophysics Division.
Press Release
Nov 24, 2021
NASA’s DART Spacecraft Launches in World’s First Planetary Defense Test Mission
After a decade in the making, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission, which Johns Hopkins APL built and is managing, launched from the California coast early Wednesday morning. It set off to perform the world’s first full-scale test to defend Earth from a potential asteroid or comet threat.
Press Release
Nov 22, 2021
IAA Executive Director Bellingham Joins Johns Hopkins as Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
James Bellingham, a pioneer in the worldwide autonomous marine robotics field who has led research expeditions from the Arctic to the Antarctic, was appointed as a Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Exploration Robotics.
News
Nov 18, 2021
Lunar Vertex: Solving Mysteries Swirling Around the Moon’s Magnetic Regions
Scientists believe that so-called magnetic anomalies hold clues to conditions on the Moon and other worlds throughout the solar system. To find out, APL leads a project not just to visit the most famous of these areas on the lunar surface but to drive right across it.
Press Release
Nov 18, 2021
Johns Hopkins APL’s Van Wie Awarded von Kármán Lectureship in Astronautics
David Van Wie, an internationally renowned expert in aerospace engineering and head of the Air and Missile Defense Sector at Johns Hopkins APL, was awarded the 2021 von Kármán Lectureship in Astronautics from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
Press Release
Nov 12, 2021
Johns Hopkins APL’s Mary Lasky Honored for Dedication and Contributions to Disaster Resilience
Honoring her career of exceptional leadership in the fields of emergency preparedness and disaster resilience, the nonprofit InfraGard organization has presented APL’s Mary Lasky with its highest honor, the Linda Franklin National Achievement Memorial Award.
Press Release
Nov 12, 2021
For Johns Hopkins APL Networking Pioneer Weerackody, Senior IEEE Journal Post Provides the View From Space
Vijitha Weerackody, a communications engineer at APL, has been appointed senior editor of the Communications Systems and Network section of the journal IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems (TAES).
Press Release
Nov 10, 2021
Johns Hopkins APL Paves the Way for Rapid, On-the-Spot Testing for Emergent Pathogens
Scientists at APL have created a foolproof, accurate, on-the-spot test for detecting RNA viruses that uses mature, off-the-shelf technology.
Press Release
Nov 8, 2021
AWiT Recognized for Steadfast Efforts in Advancing Women in STEM
APL Women in Technology was presented with its third consecutive Gold Mission Award from the Society of Women Engineers, an honor given to groups that demonstrate commitment to SWE’s four goals: professional excellence, globalization, advocacy, and diversity and inclusion.
Press Release
Nov 8, 2021
Five From Johns Hopkins APL Receive Women of Color Recognition
Human systems engineer Suman Woolums received a special recognition and four other APL women were honored earlier this month with 2021 Women of Color STEM Awards.