Under the nighttime California sky, NASA’s Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ...

The Intelligent Systems Center (ISC) leverages APL’s broad expertise across national security, space exploration, and health to fundamentally advance the use of intelligent systems for our nation’s ...

Since the dawn of the Space Age, APL has expanded the frontiers of space science and technology. We took the first picture of Earth from space, invented satellite navigation, dispatched spacecraft ...

Following the president’s recent executive orders, APL is currently reviewing its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal law. The Laboratory and its talented staff remain committed ...

Maryland MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) is an exciting and engaging after-school program for students in grades 3–12 designed to spark their interest in STEM education and STEM careers.

In person, SMART Nav doesn’t look like much. It’s in a metal square that’s laced into a web of soldered wires, resistors and diodes on a circuit board. In fact, technologically speaking, it’s a ...

Each ASPIRE student may choose two areas of interest in which to apply. The first area of interest is weighted much more heavily, so choose mindfully. Expand the accordion below for examples of the ...

APL is recognized as a leader in mission design and navigation; instrument development; mechanical engineering; mechanical design, thermal, and instrument accommodation; communications hardware; ...

Based on technology and a reference system design developed by APL, the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) will help solve the challenge of locating and tracking active satellites in and on ...

Learn more about opportunities for current students, new and recent college graduates, doctoral-level professionals, and experienced professionals. Join our team and you’ll be able to pursue ...

APL Senior Fellows are distinguished experts in national security and space who work together with technical experts at the Laboratory to better inform technology and policy decisions made by U.S.

APL’s STEM Program Management Office is committed to helping students and teachers develop their literacy and competency in STEM. Our mission is to develop our nation’s STEM talent. We do this through ...