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MIT Lincoln Laboratory: A Legacy of National Security Innovation Over 75 Years

On July 26, 1951, the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy established Project Lincoln, leading to the creation of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, which has been pivotal in developing the nation's air defense system, SAGE. Seventy-five years later, the laboratory continues to innovate in national security technol...

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory Develops LightHOUSE for Navigation in Cislunar Space

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is developing the Light High-Orbit Utility Signal Emitter (LightHOUSE) to enhance navigation in cislunar space. This initiative aims to address the limitations of current navigation systems, which rely on NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN) and can take hours for orbit determinati...

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory Develops TOSSIT Sensor for Chemical Threat Detection

MIT Lincoln Laboratory has introduced the Tactical Optical Spherical Sensor for Interrogating Threats (TOSSIT), a baseball-sized device capable of detecting hazardous vapors and aerosols. Designed for military and first responder use, TOSSIT can be thrown, drone-dropped, or launched into areas of co...

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