NASA’s Langley Research Center
2021 Annual Report – Big Challenges, Bold Solutions
A Message From NASA Langley’s Leadership
No matter the size of the challenge, we succeed when we focus on what unites us. Over and over in 2021, the Langley team stood tall, adapted to tough conditions, and delivered solutions that will shape a better world.
Even physically separated we remain united in taking on big challenges related to atmospheric flight, air quality, climate, and space exploration.
Clayton P. Turner, Center Director
Langley Leadership 2021
Clayton Turner
Center Director
Dave Young
Deputy Director
Lisa Ziehmann
Associate Director
Kevin Rivers
Associate Director, Technical
Together, We Discover
NASA explores the unknown in air and space and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. Each day, Langley’s workforce drives mission success.
Explore With Us
Many hands, many minds contribute to every groundbreaking NASA mission. Innovation requires energy, talent, and fresh perspectives, so Langley expands opportunity and spreads inspiration far and wide.
A Better Way To Work
Strategic Partnerships connect NASA researchers and external parties to leverage unique government resources and expertise leading to collaborations for mutual benefit.
Our Missions
Aeronautics
Fly Everywhere – Researchers at Langley make aviation greener and clear the way for a new era of flight with new vehicles, new markets, and new possibilities.
Science
Understand Earth and Beyond – Langley's Science team monitors Earth's vital signs from land, air, and space with a fleet of satellites and a full schedule of rigorous observation campaigns. The team also aids the search for life beyond our home planet.
Space Exploration
Reach to Deep Space – Langley's expert engineers and technicians create the tools and concepts astronauts need to explore our solar system.
STEM Engagement
Explore With Us – Extending STEM opportunities with students is vital to the future of NASA missions and our nation. At Langley, we find new ways to connect.
Our Work: Aeronautics 2021
Our Work: Science 2021
Our Work: Space Exploration 2021
Our People – Images from the Year at NASA’s Langley Research Center
