Contact Us

Dryden Flight Research Center
P.O. Box 273
Edwards, California 93523
Phone 661-276-3311
drydenpao@nasa.gov

Maps and Directions

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NASA Dryden Flight Research Center is a tenant of Edwards Air Force Base and is located on the western edge of the Mojave Desert, about 90 miles north of Los Angeles.

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Media Relations

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A listing of media contacts for special events and flight programs and projects being flown at Dryden Flight Research Center.

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Speakers Bureau

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The Speakers Bureau is a free service as a part of our public communication and outreach programs. Our audiences include pre-school to college classes, libraries and museums, scouts, professional and technical organizations, and community groups.

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Capabilities Brochure

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Download a printable version of Dryden's Capabilities and Facilities brochure (PDF)

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NASA Enterprise Directory

NASA Enterprise Directory

An online directory of contact information for all NASA personnel

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Welcome to Dryden

Overview

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Located at Edwards, California, in the western Mojave Desert, Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA's primary center for atmospheric flight research and operations.

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Mission and Vision

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.

Advancing technology and science through flight.

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David D. McBride - Center Director

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David D. McBride is director of NASA's Dryden Flight Re-search Center on Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. As such, he oversees all aspects of center management, strategy and operations at NASA Dryden, ...

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About Dryden

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    Advanced Planning and Partnerships

    Partnership with Dryden provides access to a world-class work force and flight environment as well as unrivaled research facilities and cutting-edge aircraft,

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    Center Overview

    Power Point presentation highlighting Dryden Flight Research Centers mission, vision and capabilities.

  • The space shuttle Endeavour and its 747 carrier aircraft soar off the California coast near Ventura as its heads to the Los Angeles area during the final portion of its tour of California Sept. 21.

    Public Affairs

    NASA Dryden's Public Affairs team consists of several offices working together to communicate the Agency's and the Center's work.

  • Congressman Howard P. Buck McKeon reviews flight deck displays in the Global Hawk Operations Center with project manager Chris Naftel, at left, and deputy project manager Phil Hall, at right.

    Legislative Affairs

    Dryden’s Legislative Affairs liaison provides guidance related to government relations and community relations, and works to increase public awareness and knowledge of NASA and the Dryden Flight Research Center.

Related Pages

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    Fact Sheets

    Here you will find documents about the research projects, facilities, people, and history of the Dryden Flight Research Center. They are available in html and pdf versions.

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    Public Tours Discontinued

    Due to budgetary constraints, group and individual tours of Dryden Flight Research Center have been cancelled effective Dec. 16, 2011.

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