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About Glenn

Located near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Glenn’s main campus, Lewis Field, has world-class facilities including wind tunnels, drop towers, vacuum chambers, and a research aircraft hangar.

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Economic Impact

NASA Glenn contributes more than $2 billion annually to the state’s economy through jobs and business development opportunities.

Read the FY2023 Economic Impact Study

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Visitor Policies

Visiting for tours or events requires advanced registration. Please review visitor policies before traveling to the center.

Read NASA Glenn Visitor Policies

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Virtual Tours

Get an inside look at NASA Glenn's labs and test facilities. Select a tour and tap the icons to view videos, images, and see testing in action.

Explore Glenn Virtual Tours

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Neil Armstrong Test Facility

A remote campus of Glenn Research Center, the Neil Armstrong Test Facility is situated on 6,700 acres in Sandusky, Ohio.

Learn About the Neil Armstrong Test Facility

Leadership

More Glenn Leadership

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Dr. James A. Kenyon

Center Director

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Dawn M. Schaible

Deputy Center Director

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Laurence "Larry" Sivic

Associate Center Director

Robyn Gordon

Director of Strategy

More About Glenn

Map and Directions

Directions to NASA's Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field in Cleveland and the Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky.

NASA Glenn Visitor Center

Great Lakes Science Center is home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center – one of only 11 visitor centers in the country.

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NASA Careers

NASA is more than astronauts. We are scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resources specialists, accountants, writers, technicians, and more.

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Glenn History

For decades, our scientists and engineers have advanced technology in both aviation and space exploration. These innovations have given the U.S. a leading role in the aerospace industry.

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10 Things to Know About Glenn

Did you know every U.S. aircraft has Glenn technology on board? Learn more facts about NASA's center in Cleveland.

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Center Overview

NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland designs, develops, and tests innovative technology to revolutionize air travel, advance space exploration, and improve life on Earth.