NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 2021

Through its research, NASA Armstrong demonstrates America's leadership in aeronautics, Earth and space science, and aerospace technology as the center seeks to revolutionize aviation, add to mankind's knowledge of the universe, and contribute to the understanding and protection of Earth. In 2021, NASA Armstrong continued to explore and develop technologies that reduce aircraft noise and fuel use, get you gate-to-gate safely and on time, and enable new aviation markets; support the agency’s mission to bring together technology, science, and unique global earth observations; study the solar system at altitudes above the moisture in the atmosphere; and cultivate space technology partnerships to advance the goal of solving complex challenges needed to land, live, and explore the Moon and Mars.