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.
Excellence through generations
Sandians reflect on decades of Family Day as part of the 75th anniversary series of Lab News stories.
Lunch at Sandia
The Labs has served up cold salads, hot plates, cheap burritos and more through the years. Learn about Sandia's culinary history in this 75th anniversary story.
Sandia California: Innovation and inspiration come together
The history of the Livermore site has helped define and refine the Labs' reputation and achievements throughout its 75 years.
Celebrating the evolution of 75 years of Sandia
The head of the Labs' Integrated Security Solutions division reveals sometimes forgotten achievements in Sandia's history that have made possible the digital age, smartphones and the next generation of computing.