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.
Innovation and teamwork in the great technical unknown
Thirty years ago, Sandia led the development of foundational microchip technology.
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.
After 30 years, a permanent post
A twin-engine Bell 412 helicopter joined the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History after a 30-year career supporting the NNSA Nuclear Emergency Support Team.
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."