
NASA opened its first major new wind tunnel in 40+ years on July 31, 2026
A newly launched Flight Dynamics Research Facility at Langley will accelerate aeronautics, exploration, and Artemis-era landing performance.
By Lama Al-Rashid·· 3 min

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A newly launched Flight Dynamics Research Facility at Langley will accelerate aeronautics, exploration, and Artemis-era landing performance.

The Artemis III timeline leans on transonic and supersonic data to tame steady and unsteady forces during return.