About Dryden

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Mission and Vision
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NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy - SOFIA - lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., at sunset on July 15, 2011 to begin an all-night astronomical observation mission. NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy - SOFIA - lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., at sunset on July 15, 2011 to begin an all-night astronomical observation mission. (NASA / Carla Thomas)
 Dryden's Mission

Advancing technology and science through flight.

Mission Elements

Perform flight research and technology integration to revolutionize aviation and pioneer aerospace technology.

Validate space exploration concepts.

Conduct airborne remote sensing and science missions

Support operations of the International Space Station -- for NASA and the nation.

Dryden's Vision

To fly what others only imagine.

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