NASA R&D labs
NASA runs 10 R&D labs in the 311 Institute directory, across 1 country (United States), focused on aeronautics, space science, propulsion and supercomputing.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
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| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Research CenterNASA | Moffett Field, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Aeronautics, Space science, Supercomputing | 1939 |
| Armstrong Flight Research CenterNASA | Edwards, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Flight research | 1946 |
| Glenn Research CenterNASA | Cleveland, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Propulsion, Power | 1941 |
| Goddard Space Flight CenterNASA | Greenbelt, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Space science, Earth observation | 1959 |
| Jet Propulsion LaboratoryNASA | Pasadena, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Space exploration, Robotics | |
| Johnson Space CenterNASA | Houston, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Human spaceflight | 1961 |
| Kennedy Space CenterNASA | Merritt Island, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Launch systems | 1962 |
| Langley Research CenterNASA | Hampton, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Aeronautics | 1917 |
| Marshall Space Flight CenterNASA | Huntsville, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Rockets, Propulsion | 1960 |
| Stennis Space CenterNASA | Hancock County, United States | Government Aerospace, defence and space | Rocket testing | 1961 |
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs does NASA have?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 10 NASA R&D labs as of October 2026.
Where are NASA's R&D labs?
In United States (10).
What does NASA research?
Its labs focus on aeronautics, space science, propulsion and supercomputing.
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