Space Development and Test Wing

The Space Development and Test Wing is a military aerospace facility located at Kirtland Air Force Base where specialists develop and evaluate advanced space and aircraft systems. The site contains specialized laboratories and testing equipment designed to assess space technologies and maintains connections with multiple satellite networks.

The facility was established in 2006 at Kirtland Air Force Base, growing out of an earlier division of the Space and Missile Systems Center. Its creation reflected organizational changes within the Air Force's space systems programs.

Military personnel at the Space Development and Test Wing maintain strong connections with local scientific institutions and aerospace research communities in New Mexico.

The facility is restricted to authorized personnel only as it operates within a secure military base. Visitors should understand that public access is not permitted due to the sensitive nature of the work conducted there.

Engineers at this facility validate experimental space technologies through extensive testing procedures before implementation in national defense programs.

Location: New Mexico

GPS coordinates: 35.05470,-106.59900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05