Ames Research Center, NASA research facility in Mountain View, California, US
The Ames Research Center spans multiple buildings dedicated to space research, aeronautics development, and scientific laboratories in Silicon Valley.
The center started operations in December 1939 as a National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics laboratory before joining NASA in 1958.
The Ames Exploration Center functions as an educational museum, presenting space technology exhibitions and offering free access to visitors.
The facility maintains some of the largest wind tunnels globally, used for testing full-scale aircraft models and spacecraft designs.
Research teams at Ames develop solar sail propulsion systems that use sunlight pressure instead of conventional rocket fuel for space travel.
Location: Santa Clara County
Inception: December 20, 1939
Operator: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Address: Moffett Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94035, USA 94035 Mountain View
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 12:00-16:00
Phone: +16506045000
Website: https://nasa.gov/ames
GPS coordinates: 37.41495,-122.05693
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:23
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