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Space
Race, an exhibition that centers on the
Cold War contest between the United States and the
former Soviet Union opens (May 16). Eleven Russian
artifacts in the exhibition on a ten-year loan from
the Perot Foundation allow visitors to compare and
contrast American and Russian space efforts and
to highlight a half-century of international competition
and cooperation in space. |
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Premiering in the Langley
Theater, "Mission to Mir"--filmed
in space--tours Russia's space station Mir, captures
the historic docking with the space shuttle Atlantis,
and highlights the first three Americans to spend
time on Mir-Norm Thagard, John Blaha, and Shannon
Lucid. |
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"Women and Flight," a photography
exhibit by staff photographer Carolyn Russo that
features female aviators and astronauts, premieres
at the Museum before traveling around the United
States (June 14). |
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"Star
Wars: The Magic of Myth" opens, showcasing
the original artwork, costumes, characters, props
and models
from
the successful "Star Wars" film trilogy.
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