Nevada National Security Site

May 6, 10:10 a.m. – Dispatch receives a frantic call reporting a vehicle crash. The caller describes seeing an accident involving a collision between a tour bus and a semi-truck. Within minutes, lights and sirens fill the air as crews race to the scene. The first to arrive is Nevada National Security Sites’ (NNSS) Protective […] The post NNSS puts emergency response skills to the test in realisti…

The Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) is committed to fostering innovation and developing future talent. One way we demonstrate that commitment is through our continued sponsorship of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Innovation Day Capstone Design Project Competition. Innovation Day, an annual event hosted by the University’s College of Engineering, showcases student-driven inventions and pro…

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization and the National Nuclear Security Administration have initiated a pilot program aimed at simplifying small businesses’ entry into federal contracting. Dubbed “BUILTT for DOE” (Bolstering Underutilized Industry by Leveraging Technology Transfer for DOE), this two-year program, which began Jan. 1, 2026, seeks to provide a [……

Nevada National Security Sites’ (NNSS) Livermore Operations (LO) hosted an open house in late March, showcasing its critical role as a partner in accelerating stockpile science for national security. The event highlighted LO’s unique facilities, expert workforce and advanced diagnostic capabilities, all aimed at helping partners meet challenging weapons physics and engineering objectives with gre…

Faster emergency response times, centralized service facilities, collaborative workspaces and a host of other benefits are coming soon to Nevada National Security Site as part of the new Forward Area Mission Complex (FAMC). Strategically located in Area 1 near all Forward Area missions and designed to provide critical services to support the Site’s workforce — […] The post New Forward Area Missio…

The Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) launched the 2026 Student Program on May 19 with two engaging days focused on career development, collaboration and hands-on learning. Students took part in professional onboarding activities, headshot sessions, networking events and interactive resource booths designed to prepare them for a successful summer and help them build confidence in […] The post…

Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) commitment to community engagement in Nevada was recently shown through two literacy initiatives: a book donation drive and participation in Nevada Reading Week. Donation boxes placed across Nevada offices collected new or gently used books for students from pre-K to fifth grade. Employees generously donated more than 150 books, which […] The post NNSS boosts…

Nevada National Security Sites’ (NNSS) popular STEM Saturdays program has completed its fourth season, hosting over 500 participants throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. The program, which is a partnership between NNSS, Clark County School District and the Atomic Museum, brings together the Las Vegas community for hands-on presentations covering a variety of topics in science, […] The post NNS…

As potentially dangerous drone technology becomes cheaper and more widespread, coordinated planning and information sharing are essential to protecting critical infrastructure and public safety from this emerging threat. That’s where the newly formed Southern Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/CUAS) Working Group comes in. Co-chaired by Nevada National Securit…

The Strategic Operations and Response Support (SOARS) division continues to strengthen the Nevada National Security Sites’ (NNSS) role in regional preparedness through active collaboration with external partners across Southern Nevada. SOARS recently presented to the Las Vegas Security Chiefs Association, engaging security leaders from major resorts, critical infrastructure and private sector org…

Photonic Doppler Velocimetry (PDV) is a vital diagnostic in studies of the shock compression of condensed matter, high explosives, and other dynamic phenomenon, and is just one of the tools used by Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) and national laboratory scientists to conduct research and collect data used to certify the safety and effectiveness of […] The post Upgraded 24-channel JASPER dia…

Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) is starting strong, securing a first-place finish in the very first event of 2026 Las Vegas Corporate Challenge. This year’s games kicked off with the executive relay, an opportunity for company leaders to win the first medals for their teams. Team NNSS dominated, crossing the finish line in just 2 […] The post Nevada National Security Sites secures lead as L…

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Infrastructure has recognized the extraordinary work performed at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) with a total of eight Excellence Awards. The Excellence Awards are bestowed annually to teams that have executed project work above and beyond what is required by the Build SMART Initiative. This initiative, […] The post NNSA Off…

Sheena Deleon-Guerrero has been named Top Tech in the Government category in the 2025 Top Tech Awards! The Top Tech Awards, run by Vegas Inc and Cox Business, honor innovative tech leaders in Southern Nevada. These IT professionals represent a wide array of industries, including education, gaming, nonprofit, public and private companies, and more. They […] The post Vegas INC names NNSS’ Sheena De…

It’s an understatement to say that Scorpius, the 400-foot-long linear accelerator being built a thousand feet underground at the Nevada National Security Site, will require a lot of electricity to operate. To meet its significant power needs, and to provide facilities also equipped to meet the cooling requirements associated with supplying that much power to […] The post State-of-the-art power di…

How do you get the experience and technical proficiency needed to successfully execute high-level experiments on unique equipment without engaging the equipment itself? When you have equipment and capabilities unavailable anywhere else in the world, you quickly find that your technical workforce and collaborators need training you can’t find anywhere else in the world, either. […] The post New NN…

The Joint Actinide Shock Physics Experimental Research (JASPER) team—made up of Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory personnel—recently achieved a significant milestone, successfully executing its 200th experimental shot. The JASPER two-stage gas gun conducts experiments which investigate the physics of shock release to support actinide research and phy…

The stage is set: this summer North America is hosting the FIFA World Cup, one of the largest international sporting events. “The World Cup is like having several Super Bowls each day for 30 to 40 days,” said Dave Pasquale, a manager at Counterterrorism Operations Support (CTOS) – Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training. Operating in partnership […] The post CTOS trains thousands of first respon…

Special Technologies Laboratory (STL), a vital research and development (R&D) laboratory within the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), celebrated its 40th anniversary Jan. 6, 2026. STL is a multi-mission support organization benefiting the Department of Energy’s stockpile stewardship, physical security, and nonproliferation organizations, as well as other programs associated with the NNSS. Am…