1 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)HomeCharacteristicsThe Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) is a large, subsonic wind tunnel with a vertical test section for conducting flight dynamics research for stability, controllability, free-fall and aircraft spin, and spin recovery testing of atmospheric vehicles.CharacteristicsTest Section Dimensions: 20 ft. diam. by 24 ft. highSpeed: 0 – 172 ft/s (0 – 117 mph)Dynamic Pressure: (0 – 35 psf)Reynolds Number: 0 – 1.10×10^6 per ft.Pressure: AtmosphericTemperature: Actively cooled (79° F)Test Gas: AirFacility Height: 131 ft.Flight Dynamics Flight ResearchAerosciences Evaluation and Test CapabilitiesFacebook logo@NASA@NASAaero@NASAes@NASA@NASAaero@NASA_esInstagram logo @NASA@NASAaero@NASA_esLinkedin logo@NASAExplore More4 min readAward-Winning NASA Camera Revolutionizes How We See the InvisibleArticle4 months ago4 min readNASA Software Raises Bar for Aircraft Icing Research Article6 months ago5 min readNASA Advances Pressure Sensitive Paint Research CapabilityArticle11 months agoKeep ExploringDiscover More Topics From NASAMissionsHumans In SpaceSolar System ExplorationEyes on the Solar SystemExplore NASA’s HistoryShareDetailsLast UpdatedJun 09, 2026EditorLillian GipsonContactJim Bankejim.banke@nasa.govRelated TermsAerosciences Evaluation Test Capabilities