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April 18, 2022
Space Security Challenge 2022: Hack-A-Sat 3 registration opens

The U.S. Air and Space Force, in collaboration with the security research community, opened registration April 8 for the qualification round of the third annual Space Security Challenge: Hack-A-Sat satellite hacking competition. Hack-A-Sat enables and encourages security researchers of all levels to
April 16, 2022
Aeromedical evacuation instructors breathe life into new exhibit at AF museum

A new permanent exhibit opened April 9 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force called “A Force for Good: Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Missions,” and showcases an array of humanitarian missions and capabilities across the Air Force.
April 15, 2022
AFRL engineers bring Spark Tank idea to life

Imagine a kitchen without a countertop, or a garage without a space for its tools and nothing but the floor as a workspace. This is how Ground Surgical Teams have worked for years, but engineers from the 711th Human Performance Wing, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory, are addressing this
April 14, 2022
USAFSAM course concludes with successful radiation assessment field exercise

This AFRAT basic course builds a foundation of radiation competency, which prepares Airmen to provide a rapid global response in support of nuclear or radiological incidents.
April 14, 2022
AFVentures opens opportunity window for STRATFI/TACFI program

AFWERX AFVentures has issued a notice of opportunity for its Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) and Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) programs.
April 13, 2022
AFRL to highlight innovative weapons, UAS technology and AFWERX at AUVSI XPONENTIAL

The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase programs and technologies in several areas including weapons and unmanned aerial systems, plus avenues for sharing ideas or capabilities with the lab during the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL in Orlando,
April 13, 2022
Electric rotary aircraft completes first Eglin flight

Lift Hexa, an electric, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, flew for approximately 10 minutes and reached a height of about 50 feet.
April 13, 2022
Innovative ideas target of new ‘Pathway’ pilot

Innovation is getting some innovation. A pilot project spearheaded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, titled the Innovation Pathway Initiative, is focused on clearing the path for pioneering Airmen, Guardians, and civilians.Under the initiative, the start-to-finish process for innovative ideas
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.
April 4, 2022
Decommissioned Mach 8 tunnel removed to make room for future test opportunities

The hardware making up the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Tunnel E facility has been scrapped, leaving behind a mostly empty room in the building that also houses Tunnel D at the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility at Arnold Air Force Base.It hasn’t been an active wind tunnel in years, so the
March 31, 2022
Four AFRL researchers honored for 2021 STEM accomplishments

Four scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory earned accolades as winners of 2021 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Awards. This prestigious honor from the office of the Air Force Chief Scientist Dr. Victoria Coleman and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science,
March 31, 2022
AFWERX Fellowship seeks innovative Guardians and Airmen

AFWERX is now accepting applications for its summer 2022 fellowship program until May 9. Innovation enthusiasts of all ranks from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force active duty, Reserve, Guard and government civilians may apply for the summer cohort.
March 24, 2022
AFRL to feature key programs, innovative technologies at National Space Symposium

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase space-related programs and technologies along with the Hack-a-Sat competition, ways to share ideas or capabilities with AFRL, and SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force affiliated arm of AFWERX during the 37th
March 23, 2022
AFRL/AFOSR conducts successful rocket launch at NASA Wallops for hypersonics research

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The BOLT II “In memory of Mike Holden” flight experiment, managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory/Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFRL/AFOSR), launched on the evening of March 21 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s
March 21, 2022
AFRL’s Cislunar Highway Patrol System seeks industry collaboration

KIRTLAND AFB, New Mexico (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate is seeking partners to design and inform the capabilities of the Cislunar Highway Patrol System (CHPS) satellite, to provide space domain awareness beyond Geosynchronous orbit, in the region of

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