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Naval Research Laboratory Robotic Servicing Payload Clears Thermal Vacuum Lab Test, Readies for Space
September 18, 2025
The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload integrated with the Northrop Grumman Mission Robotics Vehicle (MRV) spacecraft bus moves into the cryogenic thermal vacuum chamber for testing at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) in Washington, D.C., July 24, 2025. NRL NCST, with funding support from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is conducting final space-readiness testing on RSGS, a robotic payload designed to extend and upgrade satellites already in orbit.

Reinforcement Learning is Making a Buzz in Space
September 9, 2025
Samantha Chapin, Ph.D., U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) space roboticist, performs a reinforcement learning control test on free-flyer robots aboard the International Space Station from NRL headquarters in Washington, D.C., May 27, 2025. The test demonstrated the potential of reinforcement learning to improve robotic autonomy for space exploration and logistics. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson)

Above the Battle, Beyond the Horizon
August 27, 2025
Mark Ketcham, Aerostar, provides warfighter feedback to Marines who attended a technical demonstration held at Outlying Landing Field Seagle in Twentynine Palms, Calif. May 19-21, 2025. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in conjunction with the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, and the Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O)  conducted the demonstration aiming to develop a technology for Navy vessels to "see over the horizon" using a combination of stratospheric high-altitude balloons (HABs) and unmanned aircraft.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jozef Mejewski/Released)

Vanguard Award Recognizes Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs, NRL Proud to Contribute
August 25, 2025
NRL Innovation Day 2024

Honoring NRL Researchers, Scientists and Engineers
August 21, 2025
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) recognized the 2024 Alan Berman Research Publication, Edison (Patent), and Technology Transfer & Transition Awards recipients during a dinner at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Officers’ Club, Washington, D.C., Aug. 15. Photo by Sarah Peterson.

The Navy’s Airborne Lab Puts Tech to the Test
August 11, 2025
Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1 supports the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory by conducting flight operations in Patuxent River, Md. May 2, 2025. VXS-1 conducts airborne scientific experimentation and advanced technology development in worldwide operations supporting U.S. Navy and national science and technology (S&T) priorities and war fighting goals.

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Engaged Future Scientists During Quantum STEM Challenge
August 8, 2025
Students participating in NRL's Quantum STEM Challenge

Naval Research Physicist Earns Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award
July 30, 2025
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Commanding Officer Capt. Randy Cruz presents Scott Browning from NRL’s Signature Technology Office with the Department of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award (DCSA), July 23, 2025, for his service as the technical director and senior advisor from 1991 through 2024. The DCSA is the highest Department of the Navy award for a civilian employee.

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