Performances

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How the Shuttle Got Its Wings
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
National Mall Building

Experience a new interactive theater program in the Moving Beyond Earth exhibition. Play an active role in bringing the history of the space shuttle program to life. Did the shuttle meet its goals of reliability, reusability, and affordability? Find out how the shuttle got its iconic shape. With 135 missions over 30 years, the shuttle has taught people of all ages about the importance of space exploration. Performance times are approximately 20 minutes.

Recommended for grades four and up.

This program is in collaboration with Smithsonian Discovery Theater.