In May 2022, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft made the first landing of an American capsule spacecraft at White Sands Missile Range. Located in New Mexico, White Sands is a huge proving ground ...

Welcome to White Sands National Park. A national monument until 2019, White Sands National Park is home to the largest gypsum dune field in the world – gypsum being a soft sulfate mineral used ...

I was mulling over whether to go to Roswell, the small town made famous for its UFO lore, or White Sands, an expansive dunefield. I chose White Sands. It might all go back to my childhood watching ...

Moonlight walks are a popular way to visit White Sands National Park. (Courtesy of the National Park Service) A full moon rising is always a spectacular event, but imagine catching it in the inky ...

Famous rocker Ozzy Osbourne recently shared photos on social media to reminisce about his time in the Borderland. The music artist can be seen in his distinctive round, vintage glasses and typical ...

Sections of White Sands National Park in New Mexico remain closed after a U.S. Air Force F-16 jet crashed in the area. White Sands past mile marker 3 has remained closed to the public since the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 2006, a cluster of mysterious dark spots on a lakebed of White ...

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (April 17, 2025) - The 2025 Junior Leadership Las Cruces program, which cultivates leadership skills among high school students, is supported by the Greater Las ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – White Sands Space Harbor at White Sands Missile Range became a practice facility for landing shuttles starting in 1976. This history of White Sands’ use for shuttle ...