Arnold Engineering Development Complex

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Following the June 1951 dedication of the Arnold Engineering Development Center, construction on three major test facilities continued. Continue reading the next in our series as we celebrate 75 years of AEDC.

Following the June 1951 dedication of the Arnold Engineering Development Center, construction on three major test facilities continued.At different points throughout the 1950s, the building of the

05/27/2026

On Tuesday, June 9, we’ll announce the four astronauts who will orbit Earth aboard the NASA Artemis III mission!

Watch our live event at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC) to learn about the crew and their mission to test rendezvous and docking capabilities between Orion and commercial human landing systems — a critical step needed to deliver astronauts to the surface of the Moon. https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-to-announce-artemis-iii-crew-provide-mission-progress-update/

05/26/2026

“Just putting fire on the ground isn’t always the measure of success. We come back in after the burn season, look and see what kind of response the stand had to the fire and see if the fire intensity and the timing and the way we burned it reach our goals or not.” Read more about the successful burn season that was had at Arnold AFB.

Only weeks after the work was finished, signs of life were emerging.By late April, new growths had already begun sprouting from the forest floor, the result of an open leaven canopy that allows

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Make sure to keep your calendar empty on June 27th and come out for our open house in celebration of AEDC's 75th Anniversary!

AEDC 75th Anniversary Open House

05/20/2026

Check out one of AEDC's own, being recognized for superior achievements! Congratulations!

An Arnold Engineering Development Complex engineer recently earned significant recognition from his alma mater for his post-college accomplishments.Satsha Burden, a test engineer and test manager for

05/18/2026

Make your plans to join us on June 27th. Stay tuned.

AEDC 75th Anniversary Open House

05/14/2026

Regardless of their busy work schedules, the folks of AEDC continue to look after those overseas. Read more here.

Members of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Enlisted Force Council volunteered their time and efforts to travel to Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn., where they assisted in sorting

05/12/2026

"Wattendorf’s composition, which became known as the Trans-Atlantic Memo, not only provided details of what he had seen, it also included a significant suggestion – the first recommendation of a facility such as the Arnold Engineering Development Center."
Read more about the contributions of another founding father of AEDC.

Frank Wattendorf wanted to pass the time.During a lengthy flight from Europe to the U.S., the American scientist reflected on recent observations, collected his thoughts and began to