NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The X-!E stands guard in front of Dryden Flight Research Center's main buliding. (NASA photo). Industry Partnerships

Partnership with Dryden provides access to a world-class work force and flight environment plus unrivaled research facilities. Dryden's Advanced Planning and Partnerships Office is a gateway to an unmatched environment for experimental flight test, and as part of the partnership, we offer extensive experience, expertise, and facilities not available elsewhere:

• Access to restricted airspace (R-2508, the largest overland supersonic corridor in the country) and the premier Edwards AFB range
• Relationships with other NASA Centers and government labs
• Alliance with the Air Force Flight Test Center
• Proximity to aerospace contractors, production, and R&D; the only place like it
• Access to Plant 42
• World-wide operations of our airborne science aircraft
• Ability to conduct test programs on other ranges
• 350+ test days per year
• On-site, tailored safety clearance
• Experimental labs/shops for mod, repair, instrumentation, test, and qualification
• Deep experience in one-of-a-kind flight projects
• Partnership with the AERO Institute
  • Facilitates joint NASA, university, and industry projects; leverages assets

Dryden's Advanced Planning and Partnerships Managers Can Help...

• Introduce you to the Center and arrange tours of our test facilities
• Find the skill sets to meet your needs
• Work with your staff to develop a Statement of Work
• Facilitate the negotiation of a contract to secure your access to NASA's equipment, facilities, and capabilities

As a partner, Dryden has an unparalleled history in performance, safety, and technical capability. Our proven track record in performance means customers and partners will find a rapid ramp-up to meet their needs; experienced project managers for cost and schedule; and technical expertise to solve problems on site. Safety has always been a part of Dryden's culture and partners know us to have proven and effective safety assurance processes; tailored processes for each project; and on-site, safety clearance authority. Our well-known technical capability allows us to share expertise and experience in aerospace disciplines; expertise and facilities to support simple-to-complex tests; and extensive experience in manned and unmanned systems.

We are proven project managers with an extensive knowledge of Dryden, NASA, and industry capabilities. It's our job to ensure you – our partners and customers – get what you need – from the introductory welcome, through the navigation of our processes, to the exit strategy and handshake – to support your test requirements.