Dryden Flight Research Center

The Dryden Flight Research Center, part of NASA, is a facility dedicated to testing and developing advanced aircraft and aerospace technology. Located at Edwards Air Force Base in California, it conducts experimental flights and measures aircraft performance, often pushing the boundaries of current aviation. The center has been involved in significant milestones, like testing space shuttles during re-entry and research on new materials and systems for future space missions. Its work advances aviation safety, efficiency, and exploration, making it a key hub for innovation in aeronautics and space technologies.