The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not‑for‑profit, Navy‑sponsored university‑affiliated research center advancing national security and scientific innovation. APL employs more than 8,800 staff and conducts research, engineering, and analysis across 13 mission areas—from missile defense and cyber operations to biological sciences and space exploration. It serves as a trusted technical resource for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other federal agencies, providing rapid prototyping, systems engineering, and foundational science to address critical national challenges.

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