AFRL demonstrates neural network control of satellite bus in orbit

by Patrick Londergan | Jul 28, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, NEWS, Space

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — In a show of artificial intelligence in space, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) recently demonstrated autonomous control of a satellite bus using a neural network. The flight marks a pivotal shift from AI...

AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing supports hantavirus response in Omaha

by Patrick Londergan | Jun 22, 2026 | Human Performance, NEWS

OMAHA, Neb. — When a charter flight carrying Americans exposed to a rare and potentially deadly hantavirus landed in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 11, 2026, Air Force medical professionals from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance...

AFRL welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony

by Patrick Londergan | Jun 5, 2026 | Featured-News, NEWS

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, welcomed its newest commander, Brig. Gen. Douglas Wickert, during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson...

AFRL enhances Artemis II mission success with expertise, facilities

by Patrick Londergan | May 1, 2026 | Human Performance, NEWS

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, contributed technological developments and unique testing facilities to support NASA’s historic Artemis II mission to return humans to the moon. From centrifuge...

AFRL honors 2025 Fellows, Early Career Award winners

by Patrick Londergan | Apr 28, 2026 | ARTICLE, NEWS

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio  — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) recognized 20 of its top scientists and engineers who each received the 2025 AFRL Fellows or Science and Engineering Early Career Awards (ECA) honors during an award...