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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024

Sandia New Mexico time capsule opening

LOWERING THE CAPSULE — A new time capsule is lowered at Sandia's 75th anniversary event on Oct. 31. The capsule replaces one that was placed during Sandia's 50th anniversary celebration. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
LOWERING THE CAPSULE — A new time capsule is lowered at Sandia’s 75th anniversary event on Oct. 31. The capsule replaces one that was placed during Sandia’s 50th anniversary celebration. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
BREAK THE SEAL — Members of the Facilities team open the time capsule that was sealed in 1999 during the 50th anniversary time capsule event. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
BREAK THE SEAL — Members of the Facilities team open the time capsule that was sealed in 1999 during the 50th anniversary time capsule event. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
HISTORY MADE — Labs Director James Peery addresses a crowd during the 75th anniversary time capsule event. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
HISTORY MADE — Labs Director James Peery addresses a crowd during the 75th anniversary time capsule event. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
Z ARRAY — Labs historian Rebecca Ullrich lifts a Z array from the 50th anniversary time capsule. Z arrays were previously used in Z machine testing. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
Z ARRAY — Labs historian Rebecca Ullrich lifts a Z array from the 50th anniversary time capsule. Z arrays were previously used in Z machine testing. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
MAYORAL REMARKS — Albuquerque mayor Tim Keller proclaims that Sandia will be recognized for its 75th anniversary on Nov. 1. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
MAYORAL REMARKS — Albuquerque mayor Tim Keller proclaims that Sandia will be recognized for its 75th anniversary on Nov. 1. (Photo by Craig Fritz)

Past and Future Panel

MEET AND GREET — From left, Thomas Hunter, Paul Hommert, Steve Younger and James Peery shake hands and talk with attendees after their panel discussion on Oct. 30. The former and current Labs directors discussed how Sandia evolved and where its headed during the 75th anniversary event. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
MEET AND GREET — From left, Thomas Hunter, Paul Hommert, Steve Younger and James Peery shake hands and talk with attendees after their panel discussion on Oct. 30. The former and current Labs directors discussed how Sandia evolved and where its headed during the 75th anniversary event. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
LABS DIRECTOR ROUND UP — From left, Thomas Hunter, Paul Hommert, Steve Younger, James Peery and Jill Hruby participate in a panel discussion of the current and former Sandia Labs Directors in Steve Schiff Auditorium on Oct. 30. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
LABS DIRECTOR ROUND UP — From left, Thomas Hunter, Paul Hommert, Steve Younger, James Peery and Jill Hruby participate in a panel discussion of the current and former Sandia Labs Directors in Steve Schiff Auditorium on Oct. 30. (Photo by Craig Fritz)