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Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Jul 4

Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸 On the 250th anniversary of the United States, Independence Day recognizes the people, ideas, and achievements that have helped shape the nation.

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· May 22

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited Johns Hopkins APL for a firsthand look at the NASA Dragonfly mission and the people and technologies advancing world-changing space science, exploration, and national security missions for the nation.

Bobby Braun (left), head of APL’s Space Exploration Sector, discussing the first-of-its-kind Dragonfly vehicle with Isaacman outside of the Lab’s clean rooms.

Isaacman addresses Lab staff members after learning more about how APL and the Space Exploration Sector blend science and security to deliver impact for the nation.

Elizabeth Turtle (left), Dragonfly’s principal investigator from APL, discusses the mission with Isaacman (right) and team.

APL staff members meet with Isaacman (second from left) after he learned more about APL’s disruptive ideas, including space nuclear power and nuclear planetary defense.

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Apr 23

Seeing beneath the skin: Researchers at Johns Hopkins APL are developing an augmented reality–enabled medical tool that integrates real-time ultrasound to help field medics visualize internal anatomy, predict organ locations, and perform critical interventions. https://jhuapl.link/5fa

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Mar 25

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

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Mar 10

Celebrating 84 years of impact. Johns Hopkins APL solves complex research, engineering, and analytical problems that present critical challenges to our nation. Scientists, engineers, & analysts serve as trusted advisers advancing the frontiers of space and national security. https://www.jhuapl.edu/

The image shows Building 201, aka the Semmel Center, a modern building with glass and concrete elements, representing the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Text overlay states "84 Years."

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Dec 23

APL staff members gave back to the local community this holiday season through food, clothing, laundry essentials, and toy drives. #APLCares

APL staff members collecting food donations for the local community. (Johns Hopkins APL/Ed Whitman)

A Lab team sorts through clothing that was collected for those in need. (Johns Hopkins APL)

APL staff gathering toy donations from across the Lab's campus. (Johns Hopkins APL/Justin Gladden)

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Nov 27

Happy Thanksgiving from Johns Hopkins APL.

APL building exterior with fall foliage, accompanied by a festive message on an orange gradient background saying 'APL wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving.'

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Oct 14

Johns Hopkins APL engineers adapted battlefield-tested AI and upstream data fusion to enhance the precision and speed of breast cancer detection. Learn how combining multimodal data streams is revolutionizing diagnostic imaging. Watch the full video: https://jhuapl.link/cjf

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Sep 18

Today marks 78 years of service and dedication to advancing air and space superiority. Happy birthday to the United States Air Force.

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Sep 9

Johns Hopkins APL has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as one of @fastcompany.com’s Best Workplaces for Innovators. APL ranks in the top 50 worldwide for fostering innovation and bold ideas. https://jhuapl.link/47b

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Aug 28

Stories from APL’s groundbreaking research are now in audio format. Narrated audio articles share the Lab’s critical contributions to critical challenges, technical innovation, world-class expertise and more. Available on APL’s website, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. https://jhuapl.link/audio-articles

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Jul 7

Johns Hopkins APL's 2024 Annual Report is now available. The publication showcases the people, programs, and breakthroughs that defined the year. jhuapl.link/b38

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Mar 25

On this day in 1655, Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, was discovered. 🪐 In 2028, NASA’s #DragonflyMission - led by Johns Hopkins APL with nationwide partner organizations - will launch to explore Titan’s environment and search for signs of life. Learn more: dragonfly.jhuapl.edu

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Mar 14

NASA's #EZIEMission launches tonight! EZIE will help us better understand the auroras & how the solar wind powers the electric currents in Earth’s atmosphere. ezie.jhuapl.edu 📸: The EZIE spacecraft, loaded inside the payload fairing, is secured atop its launch vehicle, ready for launch. (SpaceX)

The EZIE spacecraft, loaded inside the payload fairing, is secured atop its launch vehicle, ready to embark on a mission to study Earth's electric currents and their role in shaping the auroras. (Image: SpaceX)

Johns Hopkins APL@jhuapl· Jan 14

20 years ago, @esa.int's Huygens probe landed on Titan, revealing some of the mysteries of Saturn's largest moon. 🪐 NASA's #DragonflyMission is set to explore Titan’s surface, continuing the legacy of exploration and discovery. 🛰️ dragonfly.jhuapl.edu