History | White Sands Missile Range: Capturing Trinity Site Test on camera

White Sands Missile Range: Capturing Trinity Site Test on camera

"...This article is third in a series by White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office that will delve into the history of the
Hoisted atop a 100-foot tower, a plutonium device, called "Gadget," detonated at precisely 5:30 a.m. over the New Mexico desert ...">Trinity Site Test, which marked its 80th anniversary on July 16, and the commemoration of the growth and evolution of White Sands Missile Range, which marked its 80th anniversary on July 9. An observance for White Sands Missile Range will take place on Oct. 17 at WSMR, and a commemoration for Trinity Site will take place Oct. 18 at the Trinity Site Open House. ..."

Reference: www.elpasotimes.com .

The evolution of White Sands Missile Range: A look back at the 1950s and 1960s

The evolution of White Sands Missile Range: A look back at the 1950s and 1960s

"...White Sands Missile Range, N.M. (July 30, 2025) - The 1950s and 1960s marked a significant era in the history of White Sands Missile Range, a period characterized by dynamic advancements in missile testing and development. When reflecting on this decade, one cannot overlook the monumental impact of V-2 rockets and the innovative testing methodologies that emerged at the facility. ..."

Reference: www.elpasotimes.com .

SMDC team launches Black Dagger Zombie during test

SMDC team launches Black Dagger Zombie during test

"...REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – A U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Technical Center team’s low-cost target served as a search track to test the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor system. A Black Dagger Zombie missile target..."

Reference: www.army.mil .