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Hack-A-Sat competition highlights on-orbit hacking

The Department of the Air Force, or DAF, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, and Space Systems Command, opened registration Feb. 22, 2023, for the qualification round of the fourth annual “Hack-A-Sat” competition, the world’s first satellite hacking contest hosted for

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AFRL Regional Hub Network progresses as it enters 2nd year

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s, or AFRL, Regional Hub Network pilot initiative, launched in February 2022, began its second year with Cornell and Purdue universities as peer leaders of academic, industrial and national laboratory partners across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.

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Robotics competition teaches kids teamwork, STEM

Senior Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, leaders joined middle and high school students at Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio, March 11, 2023, as the students competed in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, Tech Challenge Ohio State Championship.

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Spark Tank 2023 finalists take center stage at AFA Warfare Symposium

6 Spark Tank finalist teams presented their ideas at AFA March 8.

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AFRL researchers contribute to prestigious scientific journal ACS Nano

A team of Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, researchers partnered with Pennsylvania State University to publish an article in the February 2023 issue of the prestigious scientific journal ACS Nano.

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AFRL celebrates 2022 achievements at annual awards ceremony

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, recognized its top performers of 2022 at the AFRL Annual Awards Ceremony March 2, 2023, at the Air Force Institute of Technology's Kenney Hall at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

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AFRL to highlight lab’s focus on warfighters at AFA Warfare Symposium

The Air Force Research Laboratory will highlight several technologies and programs that support warfighter challenges during the Air & Space Force Association's Warfare Symposium March 6-8, 2023, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado.

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AFRL holds 10th annual Space Domain Awareness Leadership Workshop

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, hosted the 10th annual Space Domain Awareness Leadership Workshop at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 24–26, 2023.

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AFWERX Refinery program accelerates Airman and Guardian initiatives

The AFWERX Refinery program, an initiative of the AFWERX Spark division, is rapidly advancing Airman and Guardian projects that directly aid warfighters by hosting a four-to-six-week Accelerator program that targets grassroots innovation efforts within the Department of the Air Force, or DAF.

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Air Force and Space Force Tech Connect

Share an Idea through Air Force and Space Force Tech Connect. Today, more than ever, AFRL is looking for ideas to keep us on the cutting-edge of new and innovative technologies. To make it easier for idea generators to CONNECT with our Air Force and Space Force science and technology experts and opportunities, we have created this website. Simply click on the lightbulb icon to submit an idea, or peruse our links to find open opportunities in our science and technology ecosystem.

38TH SPACE SYMPOSIUM – 2023

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 38th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 17-20, 2023.

AFRL supports both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, seamlessly working high priority research areas across the lab, meeting operational needs and delivering warfighting technologies to Airmen and Guardians.

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