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Learn about the impact people from the Pacific Islands have had on air and space.

Flight Sgt. Porokoru Patapu “John” Pohe in military uniform
Aviation
Spaceflight
Astronomy
Behind the scenes
People
Records and Firsts
Science
Society and Culture
Technology and Engineering
War and Conflict

Learn about the impact people from the Pacific Islands have had on air and space.

Flight Sgt. Porokoru Patapu “John” Pohe in military uniform

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Porokoru Patapu “John” Pohe: The first Māori trained as a pilot to serve in the Royal New Zealand Air Force
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What’s New in Aerospace: National History Day: Breaking Barriers in History The National History Day them this year is Breaking Barriers in History. The National Air and Space Museum curators answer some of your questions. https://youtu.be/MoKLKfyns8s Grade 6, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 11, Grade 12 African American or Black people, Asian American or Asian people, Aviation, Pacific Islander people, Women

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 Earth and Our Place in the Universe Who Can Be an Astronomer Extension What is the role of an astronomer in different places around the world? Use this lesson extension to help students investigate astronomers in various societies and cultures. https://s.si.edu/WhoCanBeAstronomer Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Apollo program, Navigation, Society and Culture, Pacific Islander people

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