White Sands Missile Range - Testing the Future, Changing the World
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.
Nine interns from various universities presented their 2026 Summer Intern Out Briefs during a Test Resource Management Center presentation July 20 at the Professional Development Center.
The 2-6 Air and Missile Defense Test Detachment at White Sands Missile Range bid farewell to Commander Capt. Lukas Hartlage during a Relinquishment of Responsibility ceremony July 15 at the Organ Mountain Parade Field.
Kick off the new school year with water slide fun, food, free school supplies and giveaways July 23 starting at White Sands School for the opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. followed by a celebration at the Middle School and Teen Building 1318 at 11 a.m.
WSMR CONTACTS 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
Testing Business Development 800 number 1-866-532-9767
OTHER CONTACTS 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.
