Air Force Trades Land to MIT for Shiny Research Lab
Published Date: 9/22/2026
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The Air Force plans to swap 1.04 acres of land with MIT at Hanscom Air Force Base, both valued at about $1.13 million. This trade supports a cool new research center run by MIT. If you have concerns, you’ve got 15 days from the notice date to speak up!
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