Established in 1945 under NASA`s predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), Wallops Flight Facility—one of the oldest launch sites in the world—is located on the Virginia Eastern Shore. Our support of scientific research and orbital and sub-orbital payloads places us at the center of NASA`s space and Earth sciences.

Viewing Rocket Launches at the
Wallops Flight Facility

In Person
The recommended site for viewing rocket launches and aircraft activities at the Wallops Flight Facility is from the NASA Visitor Center. The Center is located on Rt. 175 directly across from the Wallops runways and adjacent to the marsh for a clear view of Wallops Island, the location of the rocket launch facilities. From this site, visitors can keep apprised of the launch schedule and countdown. Televisions in the Center also give the visitor a look at activities on the launch pad.

In addition to the Wallops web page, which lists both a monthly schedule and a daily schedule, the public can get the latest launch schedule on the Wallops Public Information Line by calling (757) 824-2050.