Sandia gets Galileo to Jupiter
In 1989, the nation called on Sandia to supply radiation-hardened memory and processor chips for Galileo's trip to Jupiter.
A letter from the Labs Director
Labs Director Laura McGill reflects on America's 250th, Sandia's contributions to the nation and carrying its mission into the future.
The weapons science behind a coal mine disaster
In 2006, the nation called on Sandia to determine what triggered an explosion at the Sago Mine in West Virginia, which trapped 13 miners underground.
Cleanrooms here, there, everywhere
In 1959, the nation called on Sandia to figure out how to keep microscopic dust particles out of complex manufacturing environments.
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.
Dragon Lady lands at nuclear museum
The former spy aircraft, used in U.S. wars since the 1950s, arrived May 22.
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.
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.