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NASA's newest wind tunnel in 40 years opens in Virginia
United States🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

NASA's newest wind tunnel in 40 years opens in Virginia

NASA officially opened its newest wind tunnel, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, at its Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. This state-of-the-art facility, the first major new wind tunnel in over 40 years, enhances NASA's ability to test aircraft, rockets, and spacecraft by combining and upgrading two historic wind tunnels. The facility features a 20-foot-diameter test chamber capable of speeds up to 117 mph, offering improved data accuracy and the capacity to test larger models. Built in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration, the facility supports advancements in aerospace technology and aligns with NASA's goals for lunar exploration and sustainable human presence on the Moon.

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NASA's newest wind tunnel in 40 years opens in Virginia

NASA officially opened its newest wind tunnel, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, at its Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. This state-of-the-art facility, the first major new wind tunnel in over 40 years, enhances NASA's ability to test aircraft, rockets, and spacecraft by combining and upgrading two historic wind tunnels. The facility features a 20-foot-diameter test chamber capable of speeds up to 117 mph, offering improved data accuracy and the capacity to test larger models. Built in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration, the facility supports advancements in aerospace technology and aligns with NASA's goals for lunar exploration and sustainable human presence on the Moon.

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