High-velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) screening could help accelerate materials development for extreme aerospace environments. Engineers at APL showed how the process reproduces key thermal and aerodynamic conditions, helping identify promising candidates before advanced testing. https://jhuapl.link/yhj

The Air Force announced APL's Patrick Stadter has been appointed appointed vice chair of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board. The appointment marks Starter’s return to the board having previously served as studies chair, vice chair, and panel member. https://jhuapl.link/b2e

Three @jhu.edu teams focusing on health, energy, and space were selected as part of SURPASS, an initiative between @hopkinsengineer.bsky.social and APL that promotes cross-divisional collaboration with the potential to transform industries and improve lives. https://jhuapl.link/1ik

Johns Hopkins APL’s Larry Paxton has been elected a 2026 fellow of the American Geophysical Union (@agu.org), recognizing a career of scientific impact and contributions that have advanced understanding of Earth’s upper atmosphere and the near-Earth space environment. https://jhuapl.link/qec

APL has expanded its maritime testing capabilities with Sea++, a dedicated 36-foot research vessel that provides a flexible platform for testing emerging maritime technologies in realistic environments, accelerating the transition of new capabilities for national security. https://jhuapl.link/any

In an effort to support teams developing systems for the Moon’s harsh surface environment, NASA’s Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC), led by APL, has created a series of 13 video modules to help advance new technologies for the development of the Moon Base. https://jhuapl.link/slo

Forty years ago, APL's work on the Delta 180 program marked a milestone in missile defense. On Sept. 5, 1986, an APL-designed missile sensor package supported a successful intercept test. The following year, President Reagan awarded APL a Presidential Commendation. https://jhuapl.link/Delta180

Using images from NASA’s LRO Camera, the LRO Diviner team discovered a newly formed crater measuring 222 meters in diameter, surrounded by a 7‑kilometer‑wide “cold spot” revealing the broader effects of the asteroid’s impact on the lunar surface. https://jhuapl.link/science-snapshot

Scientists at Johns Hopkins APL are developing a quantum sensor that could bring the power
of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) into the field. The technology aims to rapidly identify
chemical and biological threats with a portable device about the size of a laptop. https://jhuapl.link/gu2

Last month, all three APL technologies that were R&D 100 finalists were named 2026 winners. The award recognizes the year’s most revolutionary technologies across sectors, with this year’s winners spanning warfighter health, space communications, and advanced manufacturing. https://jhuapl.link/91q

BioHorizons brought biotechnology leaders to APL to explore how emerging capabilities can transition from research into real-world use. The conference also showcased APL-developed technologies advancing the future of biotechnology. https://jhuapl.link/c6j

Tim Lippa has been named APL’s Global Health mission area executive. He will lead efforts spanning warfighter health and readiness, biosurveillance, and technologies to counter chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) threats. https://jhuapl.link/o38

APL has been named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators for the eighth year in a row, making it one of only two organizations to achieve this distinction every year since the award’s inception. https://jhuapl.link/ox0

APL engineers developed a new approach for manufacturing carbon-carbon composites that could reduce production times from months to days. The technique could help ease supply constraints for critical high-temperature materials used in aerospace and defense. https://jhuapl.link/a63

Engineers at Johns Hopkins APL are developing a new thermal-management system, designed to create compact heatsinks to help manage heat in systems where space and weight are limited. https://bit.ly/4xAn2RL

Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, was discovered on March 25, 1655, by Christiaan Huygens. More than 350 years later, it remains a key target for exploration. Launching in 2028, NASA’s Dragonfly mission will investigate the complex chemistry of this ocean world. https://dragonfly.jhuapl.edu/Why-Titan