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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

The Benefield Anechoic Facility recently tested its first space satellite in decades. Anticipated to launch in late 2023, Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) will be the Department of Defense’s first experimental, integrated navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.

AFRL completes flight tests for directed energy laser system beam director

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory completed a successful flight-test campaign for a new beam director concept that can be used with directed energy laser systems integrated onto aircraft.The Hybrid Aero-Effect Reducing Design with Realistic Optical

AFRL to welcome new lab commander during June ceremony

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Brig. Gen. Scott A. Cain will assume command of the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, during a change of command ceremony hosted by Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, June 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at the National Museum

AFRL helps NASA test equipment for Artemis II mission

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, and NASA worked together over the last two weeks of April 2023 along with other industry partners, such as Lockheed Martin, to test the most current iteration of an astronaut crew seat and flight suit that will be used in the Orion spacecraft during future

Space Force details Holistic Health Approach, Continuous Fitness Assessment study

The U.S. Space Force will begin implementing the Holistic Health Approach for uniformed Guardians May 2023, including a voluntary two-year Continuous Fitness Assessment study to assess and validate a new fitness concept using wearable devices for the service.

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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

AFRL completes flight tests for directed energy laser system beam director

AFRL to welcome new lab commander during June ceremony

AFRL helps NASA test equipment for Artemis II mission

Space Force details Holistic Health Approach, Continuous Fitness Assessment study

Defense industry leaders converge at ‘SIM’ to align with Air Force priorities

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