April 11, 2022 AFRL completes series of 1 Newton ASCENT monopropellant thruster testing The Chemical Propulsion Flight Programs Group at the Air Force Research Laboratory has successfully completed the Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-toxic Propellant (ASCENT) monopropellant 1 Newton (1N) thruster testing in the Chemical in-Space Thruster Test and Research Site test facility.
Aug. 24, 2011 AFRL conducts service-life extension test on Trident 1 C-4 rocket motor Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 recently tested the second stage of a Navy Trident 1 C-4 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile for service-life extension, addressing a 14-year gap in aging and surveillance data. The testing was performed as part of the process to maintain viability of
Sept. 2, 2021 AFRL Detachment 7 welcomes new commander Lt. Col. Robert Volesky assumed command of Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 during an assumption of command ceremony at the AFRL Rocket Lab on Edwards Air Force Base, California, on 27 Aug. 27.
Oct. 21, 2010 AFRL employee recognized for stepping up to save coworker Lt. Col. Michael H. Platt, Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 commander, along with members of the AFRL Volunteer Protection Program, dropped by Area 1-42 at Edwards to recognize a lifesaver, Oct. 18.Colonel Platt presented Dan Harbour, an AFRL aerospace engineer, with a commander's coin
Sept. 9, 2015 AFRL engineer named luminary honoree by Hispanic engineer org. The 2015 Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation is recognizing a member of Team Edwards. 1st Lt. Arcenio Muniz, Air Force Research Laboratory, will be named one of the luminary honorees at the upcoming 27th Annual HENAAC Career Conference happening Oct. 14-18 in Pasadena,
July 13, 2010 AFRL engineers teach students to soar Dr. Shawn Phillips is part of a team of rocket scientists who are dedicated to inspiring children to become scientists too.The deputy chief for the Space and Missile Propulsion Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards, is a man who loves his work and strives to stimulate an interest
April 20, 2017 AFRL ENSPIRE program strikes resounding chord with students An Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket Propulsion Division program to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects with local high schools struck a resounding chord with one school, inspiring an effort to explore the science of producing synthesized electronic music.
Sept. 23, 2013 AFRL gives paint job to Thor A group of company grade and non-commissioned officers from the Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 painted the Douglas PGM-17A "Thor" at the Air Force Flight Test Museum Sept. 20.According to 1st Lt. Jonathan Fullenkamp, Advanced Tactical Booster Technology Demonstrator deputy program
Oct. 19, 2011 AFRL groundbreaking puts fitness on the right track Col. Mike Platt, Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 commander, performed a ground breaking ceremony, Oct. 11, marking the beginning of construction for the new 400-meter rubberized running track that will be constructed at AFRL."While it has taken a while to get to this starting point, I
Nov. 15, 2016 AFRL launches new approach to promote STEM classes The Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket Propulsion Division is launching a new program to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics classes and announces the first six projects started in local high schools this year in that effort. The AFRL Rocket Lab is calling its new program