Contact Dryden

Dryden Flight Research Center
P.O. Box 273
Edwards, California 93523
Phone 661-276-3449
FAX 661-276-3566

About Dryden

Overview

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Located at Edwards, California, in the western Mojave Desert, Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA's primary center for atmospheric flight research and operations.

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Center Director

Acting Center Director David D. McBride

David D. McBride is acting director of NASA's Dryden Flight Re-search Center on Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. As such, he oversees all aspects of center management, strategy and operations at NASA Dr...

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Mission and Vision

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Advancing technology and science through flight.

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Strategic Communications

  • The gantry for stacking the Orion Launch Abort System for upcoming Abort Flight Tests at White Sands Missile Range is shown during construction.

    Public Affairs

    The Dryden Office of Public Affairs supports the Center and the Agency with news, media relations and public outreach.

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    Dryden Office of Education

    Dryden's Office of Education is committed to the development of an employment pipeline by implementing a number of innovative NASA pre-college programs and through the development of Dryden's unique technological education projects.

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    Innovative Technology Transfer Partnerships (ITTP) Office

    Works to form partnerships with industry, academia, and others in order to develop and transfer technology in support of all NASA Mission needs with particular emphasis on the needs of the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate and the Dryden Aeronautics Research projects.

  • Bob Meyer, program manager of NASAs SOFIA program, explains highlights of the program to middle school students attending the Math and Science Odyssey.

    Speakers Bureau

    The Speakers Bureau Program has been established to share how NASA's exploration affects you, your children, and future generations. NASA employees offer their time and talents to share the NASA vision and mission with the public.

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    Freedom of Information

    Provides instructions on obtaining information about Dryden Flight Research Center through the Freedom of Information Act.

Visiting Dryden

  • The Lancaster, Calif., chapter of the Red Hat Society enjoyed a recent visit to NASA Dryden.

    Tour Information

    NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, in partnership with Edwards Air Force Base, provides public tours twice a month.

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    Directions and Maps

    NASA Dryden Flight Research Center is a tenant of Edwards Air Force Base and is located on the western edge of the Mojave Desert, about 90 miles north of Los Angeles.

  • At her desk in building 4839, Lisa Mattox has a smile and a welcoming word for all new employees at Dryden.

    Dryden Information Services

    Links to employee directories and technical publications at Dryden Flight Research Center

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