VIRTUAL AIR, SPACE & CYBER CONFERENCE
ABOUT AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace forces. With a workforce of 11,000+ across nine technology areas and 40 other operations worldwide, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development.
Within AFRL, scientists and engineers collaborate to execute crosscutting R&D. External collaboration including partnerships with industry, academia and other agencies is also an integral part of AFRL’s business model. In continuing with this integrated, cooperative approach, AFRL will seamlessly support the S&T needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force. Today’s global threats require multi-disciplinary solutions, and AFRL is committed to supporting the warfighter in every key domain.
VIRTUAL AFRL EVENTS
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- September 14, 2020 — 11:00 am EDT – Facebook Live virtual welcome with Brig Gen Heather Pringle, AFRL Commander
- September 15, 2020 — 1:00 pm EDT – Facebook Live interview with Col Eric Felt, Director AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate
- September 16, 2020 — 12:00 pm EDT – AFRL COVID-19 Response Interviews with Dr. Rajesh Naik, Chief Scientist for AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing, and AFRL Scientists and Engineers via Facebook Watch Party
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As one laboratory, AFRL develops air, space and cyberspace technology solutions to support our U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Forces.
Department of the Air Force Science & Technology Strategy
AFRL has made great strides in implementing the Air Force Science & Technology Strategy. We’ve unveiled new, purpose-driven business processes to guide S&T initiatives, deliver transformational capabilities and ensure that the future force dominates time, space and complexity in all domains for decades to come. Now more than ever, S&T is critical for continued U.S. prosperity and security with the re-emergence of long-term strategic competition.
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Covid-19
AFRL’s response to the ongoing pandemic is flexible, innovative and proactive. Despite the challenges associated with COVID-19, AFRL continues to deliver innovative solutions to the Department of the Air Force in support of our National Defense Strategy. Our collaborative spirit and innovative outlook keeps us on the cutting edge of technology.
- Epi-Lab
- Aircraft Decontamination
- Infectious Disease Training
- Defense Production Act Title III (manufacturing)
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Space
AFRL stands ready to solve the most complex space problems by developing and delivering technology from satellites to rocket fuel. Our one AFRL team will create solutions for the United States Space Force to ensure continued space superiority for decades to come.
- Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-Toxic (ASCENT) propellant
- Navigation Technology Satellite – 3 (NTS-3)
- Demonstration & Science Experiments (DSX) Satellite
- Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) Augmented Geosynchronous Experiment (EAGLE)
- Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research Project (SSPIDR)
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Joint All-domain Command & Control (JADC2) Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS)
AFRL is advancing cyber technologies, including expanding teleworking capabilities for the Department of Defense. Today, more than ever, secure, remote network access is key to providing the workforce with immediate access to mission critical data.
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EXPLORE OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
AFRL reimagines what’s possible by leading scientific research and development for the Air Force and Space Force.
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