#Ames Research Center

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NASA Awards $450M Construction Contract to 36 Small Businesses for California Facilities

NASA has selected 36 small businesses for a $450 million construction contract to support facility enhancement, modernization, and sustainment at Armstrong Flight Research Center and Ames Research Center.

Key Takeaways

NASA awarded a $450 million construction contract to 36 small businesses for work at Armstrong and Ames centers.
Contract covers construction, modification, maintenance, repair, and demolition with emphasis on LEED and BIM.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via nasa.gov

NASA Opens a Window Into Indoor Drone Research With New Details on NUARC Testing Tools

NASA has outlined indoor test capabilities at its Unmanned Autonomy Research Complex, including a programmable WindShaper array and a WindProbe system for mapping airflow during low-speed flight research.

Key Takeaways

NASA detailed indoor test equipment at its Unmanned Autonomy Research Complex.
The WindShaper uses 1,134 fans arranged as 567 wind pixels and is programmable via Python.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via nasa.gov