NASA’s New $57M Wind Tunnel | Virginia Beach News

NASA just unveiled its most advanced wind tunnel in 40 years — a $57 million, 140-foot-tall vertical marvel at Langley Research Center that replaces two aging facilities. Designed to future-proof aerospace testing, it’s already hosting Orion capsule demos and will soon prep the DAVINCI probe for Venus in 2031 — plus next-gen air taxis. With peak testing slated for fall, this powerhouse facility is your new front-line defense against “bad days” in space or the skies, ensuring astronauts and passengers stay safe on every mission. 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/b4a2824049059de2