NASA’s New Vertical Wind Tunnel | Virginia Beach News

NASA just unveiled its first major wind tunnel in 40 years — a towering 131-foot vertical tunnel that blasts air at 117 mph to simulate re-entry conditions for lunar and deep-space missions. Unlike traditional tunnels, this unique design pushes air upward through a central test chamber, giving engineers a realistic view of how spacecraft behave in extreme atmospheres. Already eyed for Venus mission research and even commercial aircraft improvements, this facility is a game-changer for both space exploration and Earth-based aviation. 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/09b806d9f5ea229f