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A conical brown command module seemingly floats in front of a photograph of the moon's surface and the sun behind it.

National Air and Space Museum

Washington, DC

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The Space Shuttle is visible in the background as masked visitors practice social distancing.

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Chantilly, VA

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A man in a Star Trek uniform stares at the camera.

LGBTQ+ History Makers

Stewardess Image Check
Story

Meet the Flight Attendants Who Fought For Equality

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A nozzle photographed against a plain white background.
Story

The Last Artifact from the Society for Space Travel

Purple and pink logo of AirSpace
Story

The Future is Here

Three women pose for a photo. One sits in front while the two others flank her on either side. They are all wearing military uniforms.
Story

Women's Unparalleled Contributions to Aviation During World War I

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Sally Ride floats in the cramped interior of the space shuttle, during the 1983 mission where she became the first American woman in space.
Deep dive

Sally Ride

National Airport Exterior
Deep dive

Social Change in the Airline Industry

From the collection

Canard biplane with two pusher propellers, cream colored fabric, and wood frame, set against a black background.

1903 Wright Flyer

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Conical brown spacecraft tilted on a stand in front of a photograph of the moon's surface and the Earth behind it.

Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia

Object

Star Trek Starship Enterprise Studio Model

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View of SR-71 Blackbird in foreground and Space Shuttle Discovery behind it, on exhibit at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

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Delta-winged spaceplane with white and black thermal protection tiles, marked "Discovery" on forward fuselage.

Space Shuttle Discovery

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Jacket, Flight, Sally K. Ride

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A young visitor uses an eclipse viewer they made from eclipse glasses and a paper plate to safely view an annular eclipse. They squint up in concentration.
Event

Soar Together Family Day: The Sun at Maximum Activity

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC and Presented Online
Online: Friday, July 11 | Onsite: Saturday, July 12
Photo of the sun with the AirSpace logo on top of it
Event

AirSpace On Tap

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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A photo of of exploring the planets gallery. A large sign reads Tour the Solar System and planets hang from above.
Exhibition

Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
On View Exhibition
A view of the Wright Flyer in situ, with images and text on the wall behind it.
Exhibition

The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
On View Exhibition
A large metal dome-like structure, as seen from underneath it, hangs from the ceiling. A mirror is used to create the illusion that there are four of these structures hanging.
Exhibition

Destination Moon

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
On View Exhibition
Three magazine covers featuring an F-4 Phantom and pilot on a runway.

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