Langley Research Center
NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere, and developing innovative technology for space exploration.
Location
Hampton, Virginia
Founded
July 17, 1917
People
3,400+
ACTING Director
Dawn Schaible
See our wonder at work
Discover how NASA Langley Research Center combines inquiry and action to create impact, turning “what if?” into what will be.
Learn More about See our wonder at workMission Work at Langley
Langley plays a critical role across all aspects of the NASA’s missions, from concept to splashdown.
Aeronautics Research Directorate
The Aeronautics Research Directorate (ARD) at NASA Langley Research Center advances aviation by developing faster and more efficient vehicles and traffic management systems to overcome current constraints.
Engineering Directorate
The Engineering Directorate (ED) provides systems concepts, advanced technology and systems development to support the research and technology development objectives of the Aeronautics Research, Human Exploration and Operations, Science Mission, and Space Technology and Explorations Directorates.
Research Directorate
The Research Directorate (RD) at NASA Langley Research Center provides research and technology development capabilities, serving science and mission needs across all NASA mission directorates.
Research Services Directorate
The Research Services Directorate at NASA Langley Research Center oversees all manned and unmanned flight operations as well as the flight simulators at NASA Langley Research Center.
Safety Mission Assurance Center
The Office of Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) at NASA Langley Research Center assures the safety and enhances the success of all NASA activities.
Science Directorate
The Science Directorate (SD) at NASA Langley Research Center provides expertise in the areas of Atmospheric Composition, Air Quality, Earth’s Energy Budget and Lidar Remote Sensing that supports aeronautics, space technology, exploration and Earth science.
Space Technology and Exploration Directorate
The Space Technology and Exploration Directorate (STED) at NASA Langley Research Center advances science, space technology and exploration through enabling technologies, strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate
The Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate (SACD) at NASA Langley Research Center supports the future of aeronautics, exploration, space operations, and science by analyzing advanced aerospace system concepts for NASA decision makers and programs.
About Langley
Welcome to NASA's Langley Research Center, the place people come to for solutions to the universe's toughest questions.
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