UTEP AIAA Students Explore WSMR’s Historic Sites and Career Opportunities

By Vanessa Flores, White Sands Missile Range Public AffairsNovember 9, 2026

UTEP AIAA Students Explore WSMR’s Historic Sites and Career Opportunities
On Nov. 6, UTEP’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics or AIAA students visited White Sands Missile Range. The group explored the museum to learn about the range’s rich history, especially as the birthplace of space exploration, and toured the historic Army Block House, a landmark in V-2 rocket development. (Photo Credit: Vanessa Flores) View original

On Nov. 6, the University of Texas at El Paso’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics or AIAA students visited White Sands Missile Range. The group explored the museum to learn about the range’s rich history, especially as the birthplace of space exploration, and toured the historic Army Block House, a landmark in V-2 rocket development. The students also visited several locations where photography is not permitted.

UTEP AIAA Students Explore WSMR’s Historic Sites and Career Opportunities
On Nov. 6, UTEP’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics or AIAA students visited White Sands Missile Range. The group explored the museum to learn about the range’s rich history, especially as the birthplace of space exploration, and toured the historic Army Block House, a landmark in V-2 rocket development. (Photo Credit: Vanessa Flores) View original
UTEP AIAA Students Explore WSMR’s Historic Sites and Career Opportunities
On Nov. 6, UTEP’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics or AIAA students visited White Sands Missile Range. The group explored the museum to learn about the range’s rich history, especially as the birthplace of space exploration, and toured the historic Army Block House, a landmark in V-2 rocket development. (Photo Credit: Vanessa Flores) View original
UTEP AIAA Students Explore WSMR’s Historic Sites and Career Opportunities
On Nov. 6, UTEP’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics or AIAA students visited White Sands Missile Range. The group explored the museum to learn about the range’s rich history, especially as the birthplace of space exploration, and toured the historic Army Block House, a landmark in V-2 rocket development. (Photo Credit: Vanessa Flores) View original

According to their president, Miranda Lujan, these visits help students discover career opportunities in aeronautics and stay connected with developments in the region. The visit reflected the ongoing support for the next generation of engineers and innovators.