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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August 01, 2022
Margaret Weitekamp reflects on the life and legacy of Star Trek actor Nichelle Nichols.
July 28, 2022
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.
July 26, 2022
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.
July 26, 2022
For many people across the country, if you asked “what’s in your garage?” they might just say an airplane!
July 25, 2022
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.
July 25, 2022
Corporations around the world depend on airplanes.
July 20, 2022
Curator Michael Neufeld explores Buzz Aldrin's lesser-known mission: the Gemini XII mission.
July 18, 2022
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a...lion?
July 15, 2022
Spacecraft face a dramatic range of conditions, from airless worlds bombarded by tiny meteorites to environmental extremes, when exploring our Universe.
July 14, 2022
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.