The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

NASA and SpaceX are now targeting as soon as September 2025 for the launch of the agency’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) spacecraft, which is currently undergoing integration and testing at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. The new date provides additional time for IMAP flight systems preparations prior to launch. jhuapl.link/jbs IMAP will study the heliosphere — the Sun's magnetic bubble that shields our solar system — to better understand the protective boundary. To achieve this, IMAP will sample, analyze and map particles streaming towards Earth from the edges of interstellar space. In a complex process that took over a year, engineers at APL pulled together IMAP’s instruments, subsystems and components and ran them through a gauntlet of tests to ensure mission success. IMAP will fly 10 instruments built by multiple organizations to study the solar wind, interstellar dust and other particles in space. #JHUAPL | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | #IMAPMission | #SpaceExploration | #Heliophysics | #SpaceTechnology | #Innovation

The Parker Solar Probe has sent its final signal before preparing for its closest-ever approach to the Sun on Dec 24 at 6:53:48 AM ET. This moment marks another milestone in the mission to explore our star and its mysteries. Hear from mission team members at Johns Hopkins APL as they share their best wishes for Parker on its record-breaking journey. Learn more about this monumental moment: https://lnkd.in/e5Zvi-FW #JHUAPL | #ParkerSolarProbe | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | #heliophysics | #ScienceAchievement | #MakingHistory

Happy birthday to the United States Space Force! Five years ago, the military's newest branch was signed into law, creating the first new branch of the armed services since 1947. The Space Force protects our country and the freedom to operate in space, keeping it secure, stable and accessible for military space power and new waves of innovation. #JHUAPL | #SpaceForce | #HappyBirthdaySpaceForce | #USSF | #SpaceExploration

Johns Hopkins APL is developing green systems to help reduce the nation’s carbon footprint. By leveraging this technology and expertise, APL is: 🌎 Tracking and measuring greenhouse gas emissions at a global scale 💡 Developing green technologies with novel power systems ♻️ Capturing and transforming atmospheric carbon into valuable resources These innovations are paving the way toward a greener, more resilient future. Explore how APL is supporting national climate goals: https://jhuapl.link/oes #JHUAPL | #GreenTechnology | #ClimateChange | #ClimateScience | #CarbonCapture | #Sustainability | #EnvironmentalImpact | #NationalSecurity | #Innovation

Always Ready, Always There 🇺🇸 Today, the National Guard celebrates 388 years of service. Thank you for your commitment to safeguarding our nation and supporting our communities. #JHUAPL | National Guard Bureau | Army National Guard | #NationalGuard | #ServiceAndSacrifice | #ARNG

Angela Sarich, an engineer at Johns Hopkins APL, has been honored by the National Defense Industrial Association - (NDIA) with the organization’s Bronze Medal Award, which recognizes outstanding science or engineering achievements in undersea warfare. https://jhuapl.link/u78 Sarich is a recognized thought leader and subject matter expert with more than 20 years of experience in undersea warfare, operations research, system evaluation, nuclear ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) operations and anti-submarine warfare operations. As program manager for Undersea Warfare Assessments in APL’s Force Projection Sector, Sarich led a team of analysts and worked with a variety of government agencies, such as the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Undersea Warfare Division (OPNAV N97), the Navy Analytics Office, OPNAV Assessment Division, the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the Pacific Submarine Force and the US Navy Commander, Submarine Force Pacific to provide quantitative answers for Navy and combatant command decision makers. She is also assistant program area manager for the anti-submarine warfare program area at APL. Most recently, Sarich has focused on evaluating the effectiveness of existing and future Navy subsea and seabed warfare systems using processes she developed to identify and gather key information, operational objectives, and performance metrics. This process requires close engagement with the fleet, acquisition communities, and experts from APL and across Navy system commands, warfare centers, university affiliated research centers, and federally funded research and development centers. #JHUAPL | US Navy | #UnderseaWarfare | #NationalSecurity | #NavalTech | #EngineeringExcellence | #DefenseTechnology | #DefenseInnovation | #STEMLeadership | #WomenInSTEM

Johns Hopkins APL is building a climate-ready force to meet the coming demand and scope of future military operations. Our work focuses on: 🌡️ Ensuring seamless operations in extreme environments, from Arctic conditions to disaster response 🏗️ Enhancing the resilience of built and natural infrastructure 🚚 Re-envisioning supply chains with secure, on-demand solutions From developing advanced biomanufacturing processes that strengthen the defense industrial base to breakthroughs in thermal management technologies, APL is driving innovation in operational resilience. Explore how APL is adapting to a climate-changed world: https://jhuapl.link/z1g #JHUAPL | #ClimateScience | #ClimateResilience | #ClimateChange | #SupplyChain | #SupplyChainManagement | #NationalSecurity | #OperationalExcellence | #Sustainability

Johns Hopkins APL is developing climate-informed solutions to address the critical challenges of a rapidly changing environment. Through advanced sensors, systems and models, our teams are: 🔍 Quantifying climate threats to forecast their impact on military and civilian systems. 🌊 Supporting operational awareness in extreme and rapidly evolving environments. 🛰️ Detecting adversarial activity, including resource use and geoengineering efforts. By leveraging AI for faster forecasts and deeper insights into climate tipping points, APL is driving innovation at the intersection of climate science and national security. Learn more about APL's impact in climate intelligence: https://jhuapl.link/2ti #JHUAPL | #ClimateIntelligence | #ClimateScience | #NationalSecurity | #AI | #ForeverChemicals | #OceanCurrents | #Sustainability | #Innovation

For the seventh straight year, Johns Hopkins APL has placed in the top 25 of Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT list, which recognizes the world’s leading workplaces for IT professionals. 🎉 http://jhuapl.link/mf4 APL's Information Technology Services Department (ITSD) serves a vital role in all of the Lab’s achievements by managing and supporting the network infrastructure and operations that enable staff members to create defining innovations and countless other contributions that have made the world a better place. “As APL has continued to focus on innovation over the years, so has ITSD,” said ITSD Head Michael Misumi. “With this adoption and support of emerging technology, we’ve been able to pursue opportunities for career development and engagement among our staff members. Our extraordinary staff is the reason we’re being recognized as one of the best places to work in IT.” #JHUAPL | #BestPlacesToWork | #InformationTechnology | #ITCareers | #TechInnovation | #BestPlacesIT