National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL) was established as National Aeronautical Laboratory in July 1955, assuming its present name with the addition of the Aerospace Division in 1963. Since our establishment, we have pursued research on aircraft, rockets, and other aeronautical transportation systems, as well as peripheral technology. We have also endeavored to develop and enhance large-scale test facilities and make them available for use by related organizations, with the aim of improving test technology in these facilities.
| 2001 | Apr. | Status changed to an Independent Administrative Institution. |
| Jan. |
Placed under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology following a reorganization of government ministries. | |
| 1994 | Apr. | Kakuda Branch Office renamed Kakuda Research Center (KRC) |
| 1965 | Jul. | Kakuda Branch Office opened |
| 1963 | Apr. | Name changed to National Aerospace Laboratory. |
| 1961 | Feb. | Chofu Airfield Branch started operation. |
| 1956 | May. | Placed under the jurisdiction of the newly established Science and Technology Agency. |
| 1955 | Jul. | National Aeronautical Laboratory established as an auxiliary body to the Prime Minister's Office, based on a report by the Council for Aeronautics |