Researchers from @FermiLab and @MITLL trapped ions using in-vacuum cryoelectronics, reducing thermal noise and boosting sensitivity— a breakthrough on advancing scalable quantum computers. ow.ly/l11e50YpEQC
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DYK: In Feb 2025, @MITLL's SĀCHI sensor payload was successfully launched on Japan's QZS-6. Due to aligned interests in space security, this US–Japan partnership provides space domain awareness (SDA) sensors to be hosted on board Japanese satellites as part of the QZSS.
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Following the Persian Gulf War, vulnerabilities in the Patriot missile system prompted @MITLL to partner with the BMDO on the Theatre Critical Measurements Program (TCMP). The inaugural launch, TCMP-1B, took place at Wake Island on January 28, 1993. #MITLLHistory
ALT The first launch of the TCMP campaign TCMP-1B, pictured here, occurred at Wake Island on 28 January 1993.
Members of the Air Force ROTC program from across New England visited the Lincoln Space Surveillance Complex to learn more about radar and space situational awareness. ow.ly/JIsA50Y3JHO
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🗓️ March 3-5, 2026: Join us for the A2/AD Systems and Technology Workshop! The workshop will provide an overview of the A2/AD challenges facing the DoD and Intelligence Community and examine systems, tactics, and technologies to counter emerging threats. ow.ly/SOCb50Y0e3k
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An advanced radar and communications system engineered to have a low probability of detection is helping U.S. Army units evade adversaries seeking to detect radio-frequency (RF) energy emitting from radars. ow.ly/Fwvg50XkY3l
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#OTD January 10, 2010: @MITLL developed the high-power MARTI, which was launched and engaged by the Airborne Laser (ABL) system. In this photo, the project team performed final preparations on the instrumented MARTI rocket payload before flight testing. #MITLLHistory
#OTD January 6, 1956: 59th Governor of Massachusetts, Christian Herter arrived at Lincoln Laboratory to discuss the new SAGE computer and was briefed on SAGE technology by Laboratory leadership. #MITLLHistory
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DYK: Researchers at Lincoln Laboratory developed the PATS KMS Prototype to address the critical challenge of securely distributing cryptographic keys for military satellite communications (SATCOM) during terminal jamming, compromise, or disconnection. ow.ly/yvMv50XGX6q
ALT An illustration showing the PATS KMS concept -- hubs connected to satellites connected to various communications units on ground.
The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Lincoln Laboratory with the 2025 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award for its demonstrated commitment to hiring and retaining a veteran workforce.
Since 2012, Dan Hogan has been a software engineer at the Laboratory, developing real-time software and systems for sensors, aircraft, communications, and navigation. Learn more about his Laboratory story: ow.ly/qtN050XAekS
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ICYMI: Healey-Driscoll Administration and Northeast Microelectronics Coalition award $10.2 million to supercharge microelectronics industry across Massachusetts: @MITLL was awarded a $3,900,000 grant. ow.ly/Fl6J50XkCx1
📸: Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office
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Transferring our groundbreaking technology to the U.S. government and industry is key to our mission. We have technology available to license, open for collaboration, and accessible open-source. Explore our entire catalog. ow.ly/Bo4Z50Wth4M
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An advanced radar and communications system engineered to have a low probability of detection is helping U.S. Army units evade adversaries seeking to detect radio-frequency (RF) energy emitting from radars. ow.ly/Fwvg50XkY3l
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Healey-Driscoll Administration and Northeast Microelectronics Coalition award $10.2 million to supercharge microelectronics industry across Massachusetts: MIT Lincoln Laboratory was awarded a $3,900,000 grant. ow.ly/Fl6J50XkCx1
📸: Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office
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🚀 Are you ready to launch your career? Join us at one of the final stops of our college tour this season to discover how you can be part of groundbreaking research and technology at MIT Lincoln Laboratory!
Full event details ⬇️
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“As an early-career scientist, I have found that the Laboratory's environment has allowed me to grow and flourish as I develop my research skills.” – Madeline Morocco, a Quantum Engineer in the Quantum-Enabled Computation Group
Madeline's Lab Story: ow.ly/HfAN50Xh8zi
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Saab 340 becomes permanent flight-test asset at Lincoln Laboratory: The aircraft supports development and testing of diverse technologies for national security. ow.ly/6tqp50X1LMu
💡 Did you know your annual eye exam has been transformed by @MITLL's technology? Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) uses light waves for high-res tissue imaging—no incisions needed! Since 1998, OCT has been used in over 30 million procedures annually, impacting multiple fields.
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in space. Here, NASA astronaut Mark Vande
Hei peers into an OCT machine for an eye
exam on the ISS.
Meet Philip Lopez, a Space Domain Data Scientist at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. In his role he develops techniques to detect and track space objects, ensuring critical satellite functions.
🛰️ ➡️ Phillip's full Laboratory story: ow.ly/N5YW50X4WWs
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R&D begins with a difficult problem that we believe technology can solve. Our researchers work in cross-disciplinary teams that leverage the latest technical advances to develop innovative solutions. Explore our twelve key mission areas: ow.ly/2KfL50VvOuN
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@MITLL's groundbreaking technology revolutionizes magnetic field imaging, crucial for advancing superconducting electronics in high-performance computing. ow.ly/ar7350X5BPb
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A 2025 R&D 100 award recipient, MIT Lincoln Laboratory has designed a throwable, baseball-sized sensor that can remotely detect hazardous vapors and aerosols, alerting soldiers, first responders, and law enforcement of chemical threats. ow.ly/v6me50X4VcE
ALT The TOSSIT sensor, a baseball-sized 3D printed sphere, is tossed in the air by a person offscreen wearing a camo jacket.
The Lincoln Laboratory Radio Frequency Situational Awareness Model (LL RF-SAM) uses AI to enhance U.S. service members' awareness of the electromagnetic spectrum, identifying drone transmissions as friendly or enemy in near real-time. ow.ly/p3pm50X2WGk
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Saab 340 becomes permanent flight-test asset at Lincoln Laboratory: The aircraft supports development and testing of diverse technologies for national security. ow.ly/6tqp50X1LMu
Last week, we hosted the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to discuss how cutting-edge technology can support air traffic controllers in adverse weather and advance air mobility. International partnerships are crucial for a harmonized global air traffic management system.
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MIT Lincoln Laboratory has a legacy of creating transformative, and even revolutionary innovations for national security and economic growth. Interested in a technology transfer or collaboration? Explore opportunities to partner with us: ow.ly/m5Qm50VHjL4
Meet David Langus Rodriguez, a computer engineer @MITLL. His journey began at age 11 when he first encountered the internet, sparking a passion for cybersecurity. ow.ly/6zr650WX48c
📸: Nicole Fandel
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DYK: In 1998, Lincoln Laboratory joined the Discoverer II program for space-based radar, focusing on ground moving target indication. By 2002, we led a study recommending radar satellites for imagery and ocean surveillance, advancing multi-INT data fusion.
#MITLLhistory
A Laboratory-developed portable system is capable of detecting all moving objects, providing real-time alerts for enhanced safety. ow.ly/A38n50WRVQh
Pictured below is the first flight of this system above Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
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Developed by scientists from Lincoln Laboratory and MIT, the Broadband Magnetometry and Temperature Sensing with a Light-Trapping Diamond Waveguide can measure small changes in magnetic field that permeate the universe. ow.ly/wYNs50WRisS
DYK: MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers developed a highly sensitive and reliable trigger for the U.S. military's early warning system for identifying toxic biological particles suspended in the air. ow.ly/tMi050WRcIn
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How do you access and conduct research in one of the world's harshest and most demanding environments? Researcher David Whelihan of MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group shares what's it's like.
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For Jessica Ray, @MITLL is a place where curiosity drives her work. “My career thus far has largely been influenced by the fact that the Lab has given me a lot of freedom in which projects and topics I’ve focused on, allowing me to carve my own path.” ow.ly/1xYC50WMJWB
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Since our founding in 1951, MIT Lincoln Laboratory has developed technology that has saved lives, responded to emergencies, fueled the nation’s economy, and impacted the daily life of Americans and our allies. Explore our national impact and beyond. ow.ly/zgZf50VU7V9
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Lincoln Laboratory staff recognized at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) New England Honors and Awards Ceremony. The ceremony honored those who made significant contributions to the field of aeronautics and astronautics. ow.ly/kTki50WLj2s
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A technique that uses a single transmitter/receiver design achieves free-space optical communications over a wide range of data rates with nearly ideal performance. Want to learn more? ow.ly/RZZi50WHPJ1
ALT Space-qualified fiber and electro-optics hardware shown here generates and receives multi-rate DPSK waveforms.
R&D begins with a difficult problem that we believe technology can solve. Our researchers work in cross-disciplinary teams that leverage the latest technical advances to develop innovative solutions. Explore our twelve key mission areas: ow.ly/2KfL50VvOuN
We see STEM outreach as vital to our nation's technological future. Our portfolio of K-12 programs encourage students to explore STEM and help them gain confidence in their ability to tackle technical challenges.
🚀 Learn about the programs we offer: ow.ly/aRxj50WHI0N
We’re honored to be named one of Yello and WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Programs of 2025! 🏆
Our program offers students the opportunity to contribute to real-world research in national security and advanced technology. We’re proud to support the next generation of STEM leaders.
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📡 Noah Stein, a former U.S. Navy electronics technician, brings his radar and communications expertise to MIT Lincoln Laboratory where he plays a key role in preventive and corrective maintenance of the Millstone Hill Radar. ow.ly/5X1U50WFyOQ
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R&D begins with a difficult problem that we believe technology can solve. Our researchers work in cross-disciplinary teams that leverage the latest technical advances to develop innovative solutions. Explore our twelve key mission areas: ow.ly/2KfL50VvOuN
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As an electrical engineer and imaging scientist, Chakameh develops advanced methods to track important physiological signals with optical technology, #AI, and machine learning.
✨ Chakameh’s Laboratory story: ow.ly/uzfH50WA1Ub
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Dr. Melissa Choi, Director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, paid a special visit to the Beaver Works Summer Institute (@mitbwsi). In a special seminar, Dr. Choi provided an overview of @MITLL and the facility's exciting research and technological development in service to the nation.
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Today on #NationalInternDay, we're celebrating our incredible student interns! They’re future innovators, leaders & problem-solvers—and we’re grateful for the energy and fresh ideas they bring to the Lab. Can’t wait to see where they go next! 🚀 #STEM#Internship
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One measure of Lincoln Laboratory's contribution to the nation's economy is its success in transferring technology to spinout companies. More than 100 companies have been founded on technology derived from Lincoln Laboratorys R&D efforts. ow.ly/i7EU50Wxkra
MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s construction of the C-band ALCOR radar on Roi Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. ALCOR was the first U.S. radar designed for imaging reentry vehicles and low-altitude satellites.
#MITLLhistory
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MIT Lincoln Laboratory developed the world’s most advanced single-flux-quantum (SFQ) integrated circuit process. SFQ circuits demonstrated with up to 809,000 Josephson junctions, setting a world record. ow.ly/USQP50VVYWN
A novel phased array antenna architecture achieves high-data-rate transmission by simultaneous transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. ow.ly/zExO50W9i1n
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Transferring our groundbreaking technology to the U.S. government and industry is key to our mission. We have technology available to license, open for collaboration, and accessible open-source. Explore our entire catalog. ow.ly/Bo4Z50Wth4M
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Chemical mixtures can be separated using tools like GC/MS—or simply with paper chromatography. At Kids Day, participants saw both in action, revealing the hidden colors in ink! Take a look at this in action! 👇
“The Laboratory presents me with the ability to chase after what I once believed was science fiction and to make it a reality through hard work and dedication,” says Madison Lagos, a radar operations specialist and instructor at the Millstone Hill Radar. ow.ly/B2pS50WqBNS
Since our founding in 1951, we have stretched the capabilities of technology and continue to explore new applications of technology that can help keep all Americans and our nation safe. Explore our national impact and beyond. ow.ly/zgZf50VU7V9
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Meet Rachel Sampson, an optical engineer advancing next-gen space communications. She develops hardware and analyzes future architectures for space data transport—and takes pride in making her work clear and accessible to all. ow.ly/xEYp50WjL9y
📸: Nicole Fandel
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An annual luncheon celebrates the achievements made by Lincoln Scholars and Military Fellows. Together, these two programs give opportunities for Laboratory staff and military personnel to advance defense-focused research and collaborations. ow.ly/pWq150WhBHe
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ALT Keynote speaker Alexander Hubert presents on the topic of data security at the front of the room. Listeners are seated around tables.
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Record-breaking heat swept the Northeast and Midwest this week. To protect servicemembers training in extreme conditions, researchers @MITLL developed a low-cost wearable that warns users of heat stress—before symptoms strike. ow.ly/TLuH50WgVHl
ALT A mannequin wearing a heart-rate monitor on a chest strap.
No fresh air in space? No problem! At Kids Day, participants explored how astronauts generate oxygen from water using electrolysis—just like on the International Space Station.
Video: Tim Briggs
🗓️ Oct 28-30, 2025: Join us for the A2/AD Systems and Technology Workshop! The workshop will provide an overview of the A2/AD challenges facing the DoD and Intelligence Community and examine systems, tactics, and technologies to counter emerging threats. ow.ly/CgAb50WfsuF
Kudos to our Lincoln Laboratory Team who participated in this year’s Ride to End Alzheimer’s at Hampton Beach State Park in Hampton, NH! This year, MIT Lincoln Laboratory ranked #1 on the fundraising leaderboard in the Company Team category. #LifeatMITLL
Researchers at Lincoln Laboratory have developed a new 3D-printing technique that enables complex glass structures to be printed without heating the structure to high temperatures. ow.ly/ibu750WbVo5
📹: Tim Briggs
🗓️ July 8-10: The Air, Missile and Maritime Defense Technology Workshop! This workshop highlights a broad spectrum of work supporting integrated defense of the homeland and deployed forces. For registration information, please contact AMMDT@ll.mit.edu. ow.ly/9hIu50WaJfI
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“I take a lot of motivation from the fact that people really pay attention to our work at the Laboratory and that our work is used to inform decision makers in many domains,” says Jay Stotsky, a systems and data analyst at Lincoln Laboratory. ow.ly/WqOj50Wa2wG
A novel phased array antenna architecture achieves high-data-rate transmission by simultaneous transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. ow.ly/zExO50W9i1n
ALT Individual antennas of the scalable phased array antenna system.
Six MIT Lincoln Laboratory staff members were among this year's awardees of the MIT Excellence Awards. We thank these individuals for their extraordinary efforts toward fulfilling the goals, values, and mission of MIT. ow.ly/ap2t50W8nIs
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Ever wonder how your clothes are made? Did you know microelectronics can be woven into clothing? In this demo, kids were taught how to weave fabric and how incorporating technology could become a part of the next fashion trend. Take a look 👇
📹: Tim Briggs
🗓️ June 23-26, 2025: MIT Lincoln Laboratory is pleased to host the 2025 EUVL and Source Workshop in collaboration with EUV Litho, Inc. The workshop will be held in person at Lincoln Laboratory. For workshop inquiries please visit: ow.ly/Isge50W78x2
Memory safety is at a tipping point: Lincoln Laboratory cybersecurity expert Hamed Okhravi calls for a unified approach to securing computer memory, as a matter of national security. ow.ly/AJwT50W6l6V
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