Nevada National Security Site

07/31/2026

07/22/2026

Did you know? Before NASA’s astronauts make their historic return to the moon in 2028, they train in the rugged terrain of the NNSS. Recently, Clark County School District STEM educators and Georgia Tech students had the opportunity to step into those same astronaut boots and complete the Lunar Surface Operations Course at the NNSS’ Nevada Space Proving Grounds.

Take a look inside their three-day mission: https://nnss.gov/news/article/from-earth-to-the-moon-ccsd-stem-teachers-georgia-tech-students-complete-lunar-surface-operations-course-at-nevada-national-security-site/

07/20/2026

After supporting U.S. security for over three decades, securing events including presidential inaugurations, conventions and even the Super Bowl, an NNSA Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) twin-engine Bell 412 HP helicopter has been retired and donated to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.

A key component of NEST, the NNSS-operated Aerial Measuring System (AMS) is a rapid-response fleet equipped with specialized radiation-detection technology.

07/16/2026

At the recent 2026 Emergency Management Symposium at Argonne National Laboratory, NNSS personnel engaged in knowledge sharing, thoughtful discussion and collaboration, reflecting NNSS’s continued commitment to emergency readiness and excellence.

Participation in the symposium provided valuable takeaways for the NNSS, including practical ideas for strengthening EOC operations, improving technology readiness and preparing for AI-enhanced threats.

Read more: https://nnss.gov/news/article/nnss-emergency-management-personnel-participate-in-2026-emergency-management-symposium/

07/13/2026

NNSS secured a podium finish in the 2026 Las Vegas Corporate Challenge, earning points and medals in dozens of sporting events against other local companies. Congratulations, Team!

Read more: https://nnss.gov/news/article/nnss-secures-third-place-finish-in-las-vegas-corporate-challenge/

07/09/2026

Meet the newest NNSS employees!

We welcomed 76 new hires in June who will help support our national security mission and advance science, engineering and technology.

Interested in joining our team? Explore opportunities at nnss.gov/careers.

07/08/2026

School may be out for the summer, but STEM discovery happens all year round. NNSS recently hosted STEM for Nevada students for a special, behind-the-scenes look at our Integrated Test Stand.

Learn about NNSS’ community engagement efforts: https://nnss.gov/community/nnss-outreach/

07/07/2026

We're celebrating the successful 400th experiment with our ShARC Launcher, a scaled-down, modular version of JASPER. This milestone is a testament to the ShARC Launcher's multifaceted utility and adaptability.

See more: https://ow.ly/ZLpy50ZlgvA

07/04/2026

The Remote Sensing Laboratory at Joint Base Andrews is celebrating 50 years of success! Established on July 4, 1976, RSL-Andrews is operated by the NNSS and serves as a critical hub for radiological and nuclear threat detection and emergency response across the globe.