In the 1950s, Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico was a key center for aerospace research and missile testing. Known for Col. John Paul Stapp’s rocket sled experiments, it advanced aircrew safety and high-G force studies. The base supported V-2 rocket work with German scientists from Operation Paperclip and conducted early spaceflight experiments using monkeys, helping pave the way for human space travel. Holloman also tested guided missiles, automatic landing systems, and telemetry, making it a vital hub of Cold War-era technological innovation.