NASA Upgrades World's Largest Vertical Motion Simulator for Future Missions

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NASA has completed upgrades to its Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS), the largest facility of its kind in the world. The simulator is capable of replicating the physical sensations of piloting spacecraft, next-generation air taxis, and lunar landing vehicles, all from a ground-based facility. The enhancements are designed to meet the demands of modern and upcoming aerospace missions. The upgraded system offers improved capabilities to support research across a range of aviation and space exploration scenarios.

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