Stories of daring, stories of technological feats, stories of prevailing against the odds ... these are the stories we tell at the National Air and Space Museum. Dive in to the stories below to discover, learn, and be inspired. 

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Nichelle Nichols, later in her life, smiles for a photo with a small LEGO mini figure resting on her hand and the NASA logo in the background.

August 01, 2022

Remembering Nichelle Nichols

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Margaret Weitekamp reflects on the life and legacy of Star Trek actor Nichelle Nichols.

Purple and pink logo of AirSpace

July 28, 2022

AirSpace Season 6, Ep. 6: Journey to the Past

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When you hear the term “space archaeology” you might envision a khaki-clad astronaut excavating the Moon. But actually, space archaeologists are actually Earth-bound researchers who use satellite and other aerial imagery to assist in archaeological applications right here on our home planet. This imagery is used to find new archaeological sites, track changes on already discovered ones, and even helps fight looting.

A person dressed in a white smock and hood is followed by about 15 young cranes near a pond in a wooded area.

July 26, 2022

Operation Migration

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Canadians Bill Lishman and Joe Duff founded Operation Migration in 1994 to teach captive-reared birds to migrate by following the Cosmos Phase II ultralight aircraft.

Rutan VariEze

July 26, 2022

What's in Your Garage?

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For many people across the country, if you asked “what’s in your garage?” they might just say an airplane!

Four medical professionals stand around an operating table. One of them sits next to the table looking into a machine that is focuses on the patient.

July 25, 2022

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital

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For people who need aid—vital medical help, relief services, and transportation—humanitarian flights can mean survival. The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is one such example of humanitarian flight.

A man stepping out of the door of a small aircraft that says "lear" on its side.

July 25, 2022

The Age of the Bizjet

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Corporations around the world depend on airplanes.

Man in spacesuit photographed from the chest up with the blue of Earth behind him

July 20, 2022

Learning How to Work in Space: Buzz Aldrin and Gemini XII

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

Two men in flight gear pose behind a lion cub at center, who also appears to be wearing flight gear.

July 18, 2022

Roscoe Turner and Gilmore the Flying Lion

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

A cylindrical object on a reddish-brown surface. Small rocks dot the landscape.

July 15, 2022

Probing Hostile Planets

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

Purple and pink logo of AirSpace

July 14, 2022

AirSpace Season 6, Ep. 5: Sisters of the Moon

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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.