Draper
Draper, officially known as The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., is an American not-for-profit research and development organization. Founded in 1932, the company initially focused on instrumentation and was affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory. Though it became an independent entity in 1973, Draper remains a vital player in the modern innovation landscape. The company specializes in advanced technology solutions for national security, space exploration, healthcare, and energy systems. It is renowned for its work in guidance, navigation, and control systems, particularly those used in space and military applications.