This is the official website for White Sands Missile Range
White Sands Missile Range is the premier military test range in America, earning its title as “Birthplace of America’s Missile and Space Activity.” Comprised of 3,200 squares miles White Sands Missile Range supports the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as commercial and international users while conducting more than 3,000 tests annually.
In December 2024, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has unveiled a cutting-edge hydrogen-powered small microgrid (nanogrid) at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico.
AnnouncementsWSMR Commanding General closes installation due to hazardous weather 07 Jan 2025 14:18 Due to the forecasted onset of severe weather (Hazardous Winter Weather) impacting the safe operation of the Range, the White Sands Missile Range Commanding General has closed the Installation to all non-Mission Essential Missions and non-residents effective 11:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025, to 11:00 p.m. on January 8, 2025. Mission Essential personnel should take direction from their immediate supervisor on the application of this closure.
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Range Operations Roadblock Information
575-678-2222
Watch Officer (After Hours and Weekends)
575-678-8999
Visitor Control Center
575-678-5605
CAC / ID, DEERS Office
575-678-5739
Caravan Park
575-678-1713
Museum
575-678-3358
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WSMR Air Force OPS Center - Holloman AFB
575-572-7575
WSMR Navy Detachment - Duty Officer
575-993-6509
Aerospace Data Facility-Southwest (ADF-SW)
575-528-1084
Military Equal Opportunity 24/7 Hotline
575-993-0965
Mission
White Sands Missile Range provides America's Armed Forces, allies, partners, and defense technology innovators with the world's premiere research, development, test, evaluation, experimentation, and training facilities to ensure our nation's defense readiness.
Vision
A People First team of professionals operating the premier test, evaluation, and training range that delivers superior customer focused support and products, while simultaneously providing a high quality of life for our service members, civilians, and families.
Priorities
PEOPLE
Quality of Life
Leader and Professional Development
Customer Focus and Service
MODERNIZATION
Supporting the Army in MDO
Investing in Cutting Edge Test and Evaluation
Technology
Quick Facts About White Sands Missile Range
Tests– White Sands Missile Range supports the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as commercial and international users on a reimbursable basis. More than 42,000 tests have been conducted at White Sands Missile Range the past 76 years. About 9 tests are conducted daily, and more than 3,000 annually.
Economic Impact – White Sands Missile Range produces an estimated economic impact of $10.3 million daily, and $3.7 billion annually in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County and the surrounding borderland region. On average, military spending accounts for 30 percent of wages in Southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
Demographics– White Sands Missile Range has approximately 6,000+ civilian employees, 350 servicemembers from the Army (~ 230), Air Force (~110) and Navy (~20), 950 housing residents (374 housing units available) and 300 elementary and middle school students.
