Bombs disabled, not destroyed
In 2001, the nation called on Sandia to render Richard Reid's shoe bombs useless without exploding them, preserving critical evidence for future prosecution.
Fire over the Atlantic and the case of TWA 800
In 1996, the nation called the Sandia to determine whether a bomb caused TWA Flight 800 to burst into flames.
Beyond the line of sight
In 1968, the nation called on Sandia to deliver sensors that could detect enemy movement through the dense jungles of Vietnam.
From the eye of the storm to a vision for resilience
In 2017, the nation called on Sandia to power Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Behind the scenes of Deepwater Horizon
In 2010, the nation called on Sandia to understand why the BP Macondo well blew out and assess the damage caused by it.
When disaster hit Fukushima, Sandia stood up
In 2011, the nation called on Sandia to model and chemically mitigate the impacts of the Fukushima nuclear crisis.
Dino-ROARS!
In 1997, Sandia partnered with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science to produce the sound of the Parasaurolophus dinosaur.
How Sandia helped clear fallen sailor’s name
In 1989, the nation called on Sandia to investigate the cause of the USS Iowa explosion.
Out of tragedy, a safer space
In 2003, the nation called on Sandia to determine what caused the space shuttle Columbia to disintegrate over Texas and Louisiana upon its reentry to the Earth's atmosphere.
Little envelopes, big threat
In 1999, the nation called on Sandia to develop "The Answer to Anthrax."