Donald, what are some important contributions NASA has made in the history of flight?
Ames has been in existence for 60 years and has a long rich history of contributions but several that stand out are: 1. Design and construction of several wind tunnels that have impacted every major aircraft design in the US. 2. The development of the “blunt body” concept which enabled vehicles to safely re-enter the atmosphere. 3. The navigation system that enabled the Apollo missions to successfully land on the moon and return to earth. 4. The development of the Pioneer spacecraft which was the first man made object to leave the Solar System.
