Then and now: Time capsule
On Oct. 31, Sandia opened the time capsule sealed in 1999, during its 50th anniversary celebration, and replaced it with a new one to celebrate its 75th year.
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Generations of dedication
For many Sandians, the history of the Labs is woven into their family histories. Read stories of three families in an ongoing series in celebration of Sandia's 75th anniversary.
Make no mistake
For 30 years, Sandia’s Dennis Roach piloted an commercial aircraft safety program that revolutionized the aircraft industry.
Sandia’s heritage in Advanced Simulation and Computing
Learn about the transformative national security impact of early parallel computers in this 75th anniversary story.
The history of WIPP
In 1975, the nation asked Sandia to consider building a repository for the disposal of radioactive transuranic defense waste, resulting in one of the most controversial and important projects in U.S. history.
75th anniversary speaker takes audience “Beyond the Moon”
The Los Alamos National Laboratory historian recounts how Project Rover overcame insurmountable technical problems.
Then and now: Creative Services
From Personnel Building in 1954 to Creative Services today, many Sandia buildings have stood the test of time.
Sandia’s Thunderbird: Then and now
Read about the evolution of the Labs logo and its surprising origin.
Then and now: Saturn from above
The Saturn accelerator, built in 1987, tests countermeasures used to protect electronics and other materials against X-ray radiation from nuclear weapons.
Then and now: Tonopah Test Range control tower
The tower is known for its 360-degree view of the remote desert range. See how it's changed since 1982.