About Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research institution headquartered in Laurel, United States, founded in 1942. It works in Satellites & Spacecraft and Space Resources & Exploration. Space Atlas lists 2 sites in 1 country.
US university-affiliated research centre — builds and operates NASA science spacecraft (New Horizons, DART, Dragonfly) and defence space systems.
- Founded
- 1942
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View on atlasLaurel
HQLaurel, Laurel, United States
APL Colorado Springs field office
Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, United States
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