A Model Center
NASA Stennis operates as the nation’s largest rocket propulsion test site, as well as a sprawling federal city. The story of how it grew is one of vision and imagination.
NASA Stennis is a remarkable story of vision and innovation. That was the case 55 years ago when the NASA Stennis federal city was born, and it remains the case today as we collaborate and grow to meet the needs of a changing aerospace world.
John Bailey
NASA Stennis Director
Crossroads to the Future
Built to test Moon rocket stages, NASA Stennis grew into a powerful federal city – thanks to the vision and determination of early leaders.
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Federal City Timeline
An overview timeline highlights key early moments in the development of the NASA Stennis federal city.
Key Federal City Moments
Ideal Location
NASA Stennis is a national asset, prime aerospace and technology operations site, and ideal location for a range of site tenants.
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NASA Stennis Federal City Tenants
NASA Stennis federal city tenants represent a range of missions, from propulsion testing to information technology to oceanography – and everything between those.
Federal City Listing
An Enduring Vision
Six decades and counting, NASA Stennis continues to develop as a strong aerospace and technology hub and to innovate and grow as a collaborative catalyst.
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