NASA to Showcase Agency’s Newest Wind Tunnel in Virginia

The Flight Dynamics Research Facility, located at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is the agency’s first major wind tunnel built in more than 40 years. NASA/Mark Knopp Media are invited to NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, on Friday, July 31, to attend a media tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, the agency’s first new wind tunnel in more than 40 years. The event will include a brief media availability with: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Dr.

Trina Dyal, center director, NASA Langley Administrator Edward C. S. General Services Administration This event is in person only and open to members of the media who are United States citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Information about timing will be shared closer to the event. NASA’s  media accreditation policy  is available online. m.

EDT on Wednesday, July 29. gov , with the following information: Legal first and last names (must match government identification) Email Phone number Job title and organization The wind tunnel opening marks a major milestone in the evolution of NASA and the nation’s aeronautics and space research capabilities. The state-of-the-art facility will support research and technology development that will advance NASA’s aeronautics, exploration, and science goals, including establishing a sustained human presence on the lunar surface through the Artemis program and the development of a Moon Base.

gov   Kimiko Booker / Brittny McGraw NASA Langley, Hampton, Va. gov Share Details Last Updated Jul 22, 2026 Editor Jennifer M.