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  1. Armstrong Flight Research Center

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    The Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) (AFRC), located at Edwards Air Force Base in California, is one of the primary research facilities operated by the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA). The Center specializes in aeronautical research, atmospheric flight testing, and the devel…

  2. Armstrong Flight Research Center

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    Atmospheric Entry and Reusability
    The center has extensive experience in recovering and analyzing high-speed atmospheric entry vehicles. The primary focus here is the validation of thermal protection systems (TPS) and precision landing guidance for reusable launch vehicles (RLVs). The distinctive crosswind behavior experienced by the Space Shuttle Orbiters upon land…

  3. Armstrong Flight Research Center

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    Runway Infrastructure
    Edwards Air Force Base provides over 7,800 acres of dry lakebed, formally designated as the world's longest aircraft carrier. While asphalt runways are available for conventional takeoffs and landings, the lakebed (specifically, Rogers Dry Lake) is crucial for contingency landings of large, high-speed vehicles. The lakebed’s composition—a …