Aviation and spaceflight transformed how Earth came to be viewed and understood as an interconnected world.
One World Connected tells the story of how taking to the skies and stars fostered two momentous changes in everyday life: the ease in making connections across vast distances and a new perspective of Earth as humanity’s home. Featuring an array of satellites and other tools that have increased human connection, the exhibition asks visitors to consider how global interconnection touches their lives and to imagine how advances in technology might impact our near-future.
The entrance to the gallery.
The exhibit features an interactive recreation of the ISS Cupola.
The Museum gratefully acknowledges those who have generously supported this gallery.
Iridium
Jacobs
FedEx
Matt and Ann Desch
Intelsat
Maxar
Katherine and James Murray
David and Lisa Tolley
Carolyn and Peter D. Nesgos
Amazon
Jason Rowe
Thales
Andrew and Laurel Sukawaty
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