NASA’s $53M Wind Tunnel Unveiled | Washington DC News

NASA’s brand-new $53 million Flight Dynamics Research Facility at Langley Research Center is set to revolutionize aerospace testing—marking the first major wind tunnel in 40 years. Spanning 25,000 square feet, it’ll test everything from experimental aircraft like the X-66 to Venus-bound spacecraft, including Orion and Artemis launch systems. Built with nods to legacy tunnels, this powerhouse will refine future missions and shape the next era of flight and space exploration. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b0b8b21ad4fc158