Press Release
May 3, 2006
Twin APL-Built Spacecraft Begin Launch Preparations in Florida
NASA's nearly identical twin STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory) spacecraft, designed and built by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), in Laurel, Md., arrived today in Florida for final pre-launch testing and preparations.
Press Release
Apr 27, 2006
APL Researchers Use Hubble to Track Comet's Spectacular Breakup
Astronomers from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory lead a team using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to capture extraordinary views of comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3, which is falling apart right before our eyes.
Press Release
Apr 24, 2006
Applied Physics Lab Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Midcourse Space Experiment Satellite
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., hosted U.S. Senate staffers and military and academic officials for a 10th anniversary celebration of the Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX) satellite today.
Press Release
Apr 19, 2006
David V. Kalbaugh Receives Secretary of Defense Medal
Dr. David V. Kalbaugh, recently retired assistant director for Programs at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., has been awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service for his many contributions to national defense.
Press Release
Apr 5, 2006
Applied Physics Laboratory Among Recipients of Missile Defense Agency's First Technology Pioneer Award
Six current and/or former staff members, of The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), in Laurel, Md., were recently presented the first-ever Technology Pioneer Award by the Missile Defense Agency.
Press Release
Mar 24, 2006
Doshi to Head Research and Technology Development Center at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., has named Dr. Bharat T. Doshi to head its Research and Technology Development Center and Science and Technology Business Area.
Press Release
Mar 13, 2006
Microscopic Radiator Flying on "Skin" of a NASA Spacecraft
A small team of researchers from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., in conjunction with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), have developed a novel radiator so small its components are only visible under a microscope.
Press Release
Mar 10, 2006
A Colorful Discovery about Pluto’s Moons
Using new Hubble Space Telescope observations, a research team led by Dr. Hal Weaver of The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and Dr. Alan Stern of Southwest Research Institute has found that Pluto's three moons are essentially the same color — boosting the theory that the Pluto system formed in a single, giant collision.
Press Release
Feb 22, 2006
Researchers Describe Discovery of Pluto's New Moons
In the Feb. 23 issue of the journal Nature, a team led by Dr. Hal Weaver of The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., describes its discovery of two new moons around Pluto — a finding that made the ninth planet the first Kuiper Belt object known to have multiple satellites.
Press Release
Feb 9, 2006
APL to Lead Team Developing Revolutionary Prosthesis
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., has been awarded a $30.4 million contract to start the first phase of Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009, a 4-year program that aims to develop a next-generation mechanical arm that mimics the properties and sensory perception of the real thing.