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Curator Michael Neufeld explores Buzz Aldrin's lesser-known mission: the Gemini XII mission.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a...lion?

Spacecraft face a dramatic range of conditions, from airless worlds bombarded by tiny meteorites to environmental extremes, when exploring our Universe. 

It’s been nearly 50 years (!) since humans last walked on the Moon.  But NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions will soon return astronauts to the lunar surface. Artemis isn’t just about going back – it’s about science! So to answer all of our burning questions about what Artemis astronauts will do, where they will go, and what makes this all different from Apollo, we spoke to the Artemis science lead, Dr. Sarah Noble.

Join us in taking a closer look at how Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars took shape.  

Take a look back with us at the landers, rovers, and helicopter that have explored Mars.

Lean about four different ways we explore and research the planets in our Solar System.

There is no place like home—at least in our neighborhood.

Museum curator Samantha Thompson explores the cool science that goes along with the fun fiction in the 2022 film Lightyear.

Learn about the integral role speed played during the Cold War.