KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) — The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, and NASA are collaborating with eight American universities for the second year of the Mission Concept Program, which runs May 13 to July 19, 2024. In its first year, the program assisted eight universities from across the U.S. in gaining skills focused on early satellite mission design through mentorship and guidance from space professionals.
Col. Andrew J. Babiarz assumed command of the 552nd Air Control Group during a ceremony May 15 in Dock 2 at the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.