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  • Milton McKay, a research chemist from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards AFB, California, examines a sample of the AFRL developed ASCENT (Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-toxic Propellant) green propellant. (Courtesy photo)

    Long awaited launch of NASA’s GPIM mission to use AFRL-developed propellant

    ARLINGTON, Va. – NASA’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) launched into space on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket early in the morning of June 25. GPIM will use, for the first time in space, a high-performance, environmentally benign “green” fuel developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The mission will test the non-toxic,
  • Students (left to right): Paul Warkentien, Evan Kolodey, Miranda Ghrist, Elena Cintron, delved into hypersonics research for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, via a partnership between AFOSR, NASA, a private company and a community college, gaining experience in laboratory settings. (Photo courtesy of Regan Silvestri)

    AFOSR develops Next Generation Scientists

    ARLINGTON, Va. -- Some of the best and brightest ideas can come from young scientists eager to innovate and advance the world of science, and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research is always searching for ways to harness that knowledge and talent to advance future U.S Air Force operations.Like many AFOSR Program Officers, Dr. Ali Sayir
  • 2nd Lt. J.D. Vela Cruz, an laser weapons & aerodynamics engineer from AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate, explains how directed energy amplifies speed, range, precision and accuracy to attendees at the AFRL 2019 Tech Expo event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Keith Lewis)

    Inspiring speakers, technologies welcome attendees to AFRL Inspire, Tech Expo

    DAYTON, Ohio – Seven people from Air Force Research Laboratory technology directorates across the country presented inspiring talks at the fourth AFRL Inspire event held May 16 at the Dayton Convention Center in front of more than 500 attendees.Sponsored by AFRL’s Learning Office, Inspire showcases the innovative ideas and passionate people AFRL

  • University of Florida set to become home for Air Force research in assured autonomy

    ARLINGTON, Va. — The Air Force Research Laboratory and the University of Florida kicked off a new university-led Center of Excellence for assured autonomy in contested environments May 13-14 at a meeting in Gainesville, Florida.The Air Force is interested in this research area because it needs its autonomous systems to be able to execute high-level

  • Air Force Research Laboratory seeks basic research funding proposals through new announcement

    ARLINGTON, VA — The Air Force Research Laboratory's Air Force Office of Scientific Research released a new open call April 10 seeking funding proposals from higher education and industry in nearly 40 scientific areas with relevance to the future U.S. Air Force mission.Using a carefully balanced research portfolio, AFOSR seeks to create

  • Air Force Research Laboratory, Cornell to ‘ACCESS’ next-gen semiconductor with new center

    ITHACA, N.Y. – The Air Force Research Laboratory and Cornell University this week will announce the opening of a new university-led Center of Excellence focusing on synthesis and fundamental understanding of beta-gallium oxide – a promising new material with the potential to challenge silicon and other materials currently used in high voltage and

  • The power of one small basic research investment

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A small basic research investment by the Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, has created a community of origami researchers who in six short years have transitioned to working on applied technologies for the Air Force. The story begins in 2012 when AFRL’s Air
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    AFOSR Awards Grants to 31 Scientists and Engineers through its Young Investigator Research Program

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research today announced it will award approximately $13.9 million in grants to 31 scientists and engineers from 24 research institutions and businesses who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program (YIP). The YIP is
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    AFOSR Awards Grants to 45 Scientists and Engineers through its Young Investigator Research Program

    ARLINGTON, Virginia -- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research today announced it will award approximately $19.9 million in grants to 45 scientists and engineers from 38 research institutions and small businesses who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program (YIP). The YIP is open to

  • 711 HPW’s synthetic biology – a hot topic at DoD Lab Day

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Synthetic biology was one of many research areas highlighted at the Department of Defense Lab Day May 18 at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing spearheaded biosensor development using synthetic biology for environmental and human performance
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