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Happy 251st birthday, U.S. Navy! ⚓ Celebrate by exploring the origins of naval innovation. “The Invention Factory” traces NRL’s beginnings, from Thomas Edison’s influence to its opening in 1923 and early breakthroughs. 🎥 spgv.io/60118ABz #USNavy #NAVYBirthday
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From uncrewed systems beneath the waves to portable radios in austere forward environments, batteries power the lethality, survivability, and readiness of the Joint Force. ⚡🔋 spgv.io/60108Nh8

Powering the Naval Community, Naval Research Lab Holds Navy Battery Da

The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy (ODASN Energy) and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) co-hosted Navy Battery Data Day at NRL Headquarters in Washington, DC,

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From Marines’ radios to unmanned systems at sea, reliable batteries help keep missions moving. 🔋 NRL and ODASN Energy co-hosted Navy Battery Data Day to improve how battery data is generated, shared and used. Read more: spgv.io/60158Nj3 #NRL #USNavy #USMarineCorps
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To Boldy Fly 🛰️ Celebrating 40 Years of Naval Space Dominance 🔗 Read the full legacy of innovation: spgv.io/60168NRQ #NCST #usnavy #satellites #space
NRL personnel, family and alumni gather for a group photo in the newly established Peter G. Wilhelm Spacecraft and Payload Processing Facility during the Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) 40th Anniversary event in Washington, D.C., Oct. 1, 2026. Under Wilhelm\u2019s 50-year tenure, NCST fielded multiple impactful systems and institutionalized rigorous testing and prototyping to support NRL\u2019s mission (U.S. Navy Photo by Sarah Peterson)

ALT NRL personnel, family and alumni gather for a group photo in the newly established Peter G. Wilhelm Spacecraft and Payload Processing Facility during the Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) 40th Anniversary event in Washington, D.C., Oct. 1, 2026. Under Wilhelm\u2019s 50-year tenure, NCST fielded multiple impactful systems and institutionalized rigorous testing and prototyping to support NRL\u2019s mission (U.S. Navy Photo by Sarah Peterson)

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A new chapter in naval aviation research. NRL’s VXS-1 retires the East Coast’s last active-duty P-3 Orion and welcomes the MC-12S Super King Air to test next-generation sensors and advance Fleet capabilities. Read more: spgv.io/601782xH
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From the lab to the seafloor. 🌊 NRL researchers demonstrated Skyfish, an autonomous underwater sonar system designed to detect unexploded ordnance, at a real-world site near Vieques, Puerto Rico. Read more: spgv.io/601582Tt #NavalResearch #NRL
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Department of War 🇺🇸
@DeptofWarSep 11
Twenty-five years ago, evil attacked our homeland. Nearly 3,000 Americans never made it home. Firefighters, police officers, first responders, service members, and ordinary Americans answered the call with extraordinary courage. We honor their lives. We remember their sacrifice. We will never forget. God bless the fallen, their families, and the United States of America.
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Department of War 🇺🇸
@DeptofWarSep 11
LIVE: The War Department observes the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as an American flag is unfurled at the Pentagon. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1nGeLMWpw…
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Department of War 🇺🇸

LIVE: The War Department observes the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as an American flag is unfurled at the Pentagon

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Strengthening biotech partnerships for the warfighter! 🔬⚓ NRL leadership welcomed members of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology - @biotech_gov - to D.C. to discuss NRL’s biological advancements & foster future collaboration. #USNavy #Innovation #STEM
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) leadership and employees join guests from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology for a group photo during an NRL visit in Washington, D.C., Aug. 25, 2026. The visit promoted collaboration between organizations and highlighted NRL\u2019s biological advancements. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson)

ALT U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) leadership and employees join guests from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology for a group photo during an NRL visit in Washington, D.C., Aug. 25, 2026. The visit promoted collaboration between organizations and highlighted NRL\u2019s biological advancements. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson)

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📽️60 Years of Plasma Innovation youtube.com/watch?v=qSxY1kdJ…

60 Years of Plasma Innovation

60 years of pushing the boundaries of physics to protect those who ...

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🏆11 NRL engineers and scientists received the prestigious Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Awards for their exceptional contributions to naval science and technology. 🔗spgv.io/60198s89
Eleven U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) engineers and scientists received the prestigious Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the Pentagon on July 29, recognizing their exceptional contributions to naval science and technology. L-R: USS America Digital Corrosion Tank Inspection Team \u2013 James Martin, Jimmy Tagert, and Edward Lemieux (Chemistry Division); Emergent Scientist \u2013 Dr. Benjamin Phrampus (Space Science Division); Emergent Scientist \u2013 Dr. Joseph M. D'Addezio (Ocean Sciences Division); Next-generation Ionosphere Model for Operations (NIMO) Team \u2013 Dr. Sarah McDonald, Dr. Christopher Metzler, Dr. Angeline Burrell, and Emily Morgan (Space Science Division); Individual Scientist \u2013 Dr. Michael J. Coleman (Space Systems Development Division); Emergent Engineer \u2013 Dr. Joseph B. Murray (Optical Sciences Division). (U.S. Navy photos by Sarah Peterson)

ALT Eleven U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) engineers and scientists received the prestigious Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the Pentagon on July 29, recognizing their exceptional contributions to naval science and technology. L-R: USS America Digital Corrosion Tank Inspection Team \u2013 James Martin, Jimmy Tagert, and Edward Lemieux (Chemistry Division); Emergent Scientist \u2013 Dr. Benjamin Phrampus (Space Science Division); Emergent Scientist \u2013 Dr. Joseph M. D'Addezio (Ocean Sciences Division); Next-generation Ionosphere Model for Operations (NIMO) Team \u2013 Dr. Sarah McDonald, Dr. Christopher Metzler, Dr. Angeline Burrell, and Emily Morgan (Space Science Division); Individual Scientist \u2013 Dr. Michael J. Coleman (Space Systems Development Division); Emergent Engineer \u2013 Dr. Joseph B. Murray (Optical Sciences Division). (U.S. Navy photos by Sarah Peterson)

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Since 1975, Dr. Klemm has been the quiet force behind life-saving electronic shields that protect our @USNavy and @USMC🛡️ “I came here looking for a job, what I found was a calling.” Fair winds and following seas, Dr. Klemm!🌊🇺🇸 🔗spgv.io/60178qsP

Naval Research Lab Tactical Electronic Warfare Superintendent Retires

After a distinguished career spanning over five decades of pioneering electronic warfare systems to protect U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel, Dr. Francis J. Klemm, Senior Executive Service (SES)

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) retweeted
U.S. Navy
@USNavyAug 4
⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: RIMPAC 2026 comes to a successful conclusion JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, the world’s largest combined and joint maritime exercise successfully concluded, July 31. RIMPAC 2026, the 30th iteration of the exercise, began June 24 and brought together 30 nations, more than 30,000 personnel, 30 surface ships, five submarines, and more than 197 aircraft under the theme, Partners: Integrated and Prepared. Throughout five weeks of realistic training, participating forces enhanced combined and joint interoperability, strengthened readiness, and reinforced the partnerships that support maritime security across the Indo-Pacific “No single nation can ensure security in the Pacific alone,” said U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon, Commander, RIMPAC 2026 Combined Task Force. “The global maritime environment is too large and too complex for any one country to safeguard by itself. RIMPAC gives us the chance to build the trust and relationships that make us stronger long before any crisis happens.”
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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) retweeted
Northrop Grumman
@NGCNewsAug 4
🚀#MRV_MILESTONE: The wait is over! Both of MRV’s robotic arms have been unlocked and are gearing up for on-orbit testing and calibration.🤖✨ Why locked? To survive the intense launch environment, the arms stayed secured — but now it’s time to stretch out in space!🌌 Stay tuned for more updates as MRV gets moving!
Northrop Grumman
@NGCNewsJul 22
A new era in servicing spacecraft starts today! Our Mission Robotic Vehicle and Mission Extension Pod spacecraft have launched, enhancing the resilience of our nation’s assets in space. Thank you to our mission partners @DARPA, @USNRL and @NASA who helped us achieve this milestone. Learn more: news.northropgrumman.com/lau…
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Two weeks ago today, the RSGS payload launched onboard @northropgrumman's MRV 🚀 Hear from the leaders behind the mission in this exclusive pre-launch interview with @SpaceflightNow : spgv.io/60188omG #USNavy #InSpaceServicing @darpa @usnavy

Novel robotic satellite servicing is now available after 20+ years of...

Spacecraft designed for robotic satellite servicing more than 22,00...

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Happy 70th to NRL’s Blossom Point Tracking Facility🛰️ From tracking Vanguard I in 1958 to 24/7 autonomous satellite operations today, BPTF remains the Navy’s gateway to the stars. 🔗spgv.io/60188o6g #USNavy #NavalResearch #satellites #Space #Innovation
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) personnel, family and alumni gather for a group photo outside Blossom Point Tracking Facility (BPTF), commemorating the facility\u2019s 70th anniversary in Welcome, Md., July 30, 2026. (U.S. Navy Photo by Sarah Peterson)

ALT U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) personnel, family and alumni gather for a group photo outside Blossom Point Tracking Facility (BPTF), commemorating the facility\u2019s 70th anniversary in Welcome, Md., July 30, 2026. (U.S. Navy Photo by Sarah Peterson)

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Engineers place Vanguard I atop the third stage of the launching vehicle. Shown here (L-R), Roger L. Easton, Sandy J. Smith, Robert C. Bauman, and Joseph B. Schwartz (Bauman and Schwartz transferred with the Vanguard Project to NASA). On March 17, 1958 Vanguard I started its historic journey into space. (US Navy Photo/Released)

ALT U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Engineers place Vanguard I atop the third stage of the launching vehicle. Shown here (L-R), Roger L. Easton, Sandy J. Smith, Robert C. Bauman, and Joseph B. Schwartz (Bauman and Schwartz transferred with the Vanguard Project to NASA). On March 17, 1958 Vanguard I started its historic journey into space. (US Navy Photo/Released)

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Quantum technologies are shaping the future of national security. ⚛️ Learn how the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s Quantum Science Institute is advancing quantum technologies. spgv.io/60148l70 #Quantum #STEM #NavalResearch #Innovation

NRL Advances the Navy’s Quantum Future as America Accelerates Quantum

As a recent Executive Order declares, “the United States stands at the cusp of a quantum revolution.” At the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) that future is already taking shape as researchers

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DARPA
@DARPAJul 22
On July 21, in partnership with @northropgrumman, @USNRL and @NASA, we launched the first privately owned, operational in-space servicing mission in geosynchronous orbit— a major milestone for our Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites program🚀
SpaceX
@SpaceXJul 21
Watch Falcon 9 launch the @northropgrumman MRV-MEP mission to orbit xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1nxnRRdXW…
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NRL researchers are advancing continuous biomanufacturing to produce critical materials efficiently using compact mobile systems. The research could help strengthen manufacturing and supply chain resilience. Read more: spgv.io/60158lcL #Biomanufacturing #Biotechnology
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The RSGS payload, on board SpaceLogistic’s MRV has successfully launched from SLC 40 at Cape Canaveral U.S. Space Force Station at about 5:15 pm on July 21, 2026 🔗spgv.io/60128lzw #usnavy #InSpaceServicing #SpaceRobotics #launch #navalscience #spacescience
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