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  • AFRL's University Nanosatellite Program Celebrates Satellite Launches

    In 2013, the Air Force Research Laboratory's University Nanosatellite Program (UNP) saw the launch of two satellites at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. UNP is a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program that encourages US university students

  • C-STARS Simulator Benefits Air Force, University of Cincinnati

    The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) Air Force Expeditionary Medical Skills Institute (AFEMSI) entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the University of Cincinnati Health (UC Health) and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine's

  • AFRL Technology Demonstrated on NASA Moon Mission

    NASA used two AFRL-developed motorized lightband separation systems, providing highly reliable low-shock separation for Air Force spacecraft on a mission to the moon launched in late 2013. The motorized lightband is the premier, low-shock (non-pyrotechnic) separation system for spacecraft up to 1200

  • AFRL Completes Successful Experiments on the International Space Station

    The Air Force Research Laboratory completed a successful 27-month on-orbit evaluation of two thermal-control experiments on the International Space Station. MHTEX (Massive Heat Transfer Experiment) and VADER (Variable emissivity device Aerogel insulation blanket, Dual zone thermal control Experiment

  • AFRL Evaluates New Methods of Testing Aircraft Emissions Testing

    The Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking new ways to characterize aircraft engine Particulate Matter (PM) emissions in an effort to establish better measurement standards and address potential environmental concerns. In response to an open request from the Department of Defense Environmental

  • Information Directorate Connection Improves High-Speed Processing

    The Information Directorate Computing and Communication Division (RIT) connected their Contested Tactical Net (CONEMP) Stockbridge site and their High Performance Computing (HPC) facility. This capability allows high-speed 5 Giga-bits per second (Gb/s) RF links to transfer data and perform real-time

  • Conversion of Army Guns Saves Millions, Meets Urgent AFSOC Need

    The Air Force Research Laboratory led the mission to modify several 1950s-era US Army "Duster" gun systems in support of an Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) need. In fewer than 10 days, AFRL weapon experts retrieved and converted three sets of dual 40mm guns, test-firing them to prove

  • AFRL Helps Evaluate Safety of Cold-Weather Flight Ensemble

    The Air Force Research Laboratory joined in a safety evaluation of a new cold-weather flight ensemble designed for use in case of ejection over frigid terrain. This quick-turn effort was conducted at the request of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Air Crew Performance Branch in

  • AFRL-developed Advanced Removal Tools Reduce Maintenance Time and Cost

    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) developed and commercialized coatings-removal technology for stealth aircraft that is quicker, safer, and more cost effective than the currently used removal tools and procedures. These new implements--which include a heat-blade process, impact and pneumatic