Neil Armstrong’s one small step was more than just a giant leap for technology, it was a cultural touchstone that defined a generation and is reflected in the music of the 1960s and beyond. Join us for a special advance screening of the episode “Moon Landing” from the CNN Original Series SOUNDTRACKS: SONGS THAT DEFINED HISTORY. The episode reflects on the Space Race and features historians and musicians from every era who were influenced by the lunar landings. Following the screening, a panel of space and music experts will reflect on the episode and the intersection of music and spaceflight.

Panelists: 

  • David Grinspoon, astrobiologist and musician
  • Miles O’Brien, aerospace journalist
  • Asif Siddiqi, historian of science

Moderated by Margaret Weitekamp, National Air and Space Museum curator. 

Tickets are free and must be reserved in advance using the form below. 

Society and Culture Apollo program Art Moon (Earth)
How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

6th St. and Independence Ave SW. Washington, DC 20560
Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater
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