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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April 10, 2018 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL, and the Future of AI  Story

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Among the things that makes this film stand out for sci-fi fans is "HAL," the computer that runs the ship.

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April 09, 2018 AirSpace Ep. 4:
Remembering Stephen Hawking
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Professor Stephen Hawking died on March 14 at the age of 76. Hawking's contributions to science centered on his search for a unified theory of the universe, but his impact spanned far beyond the scientific community. 

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April 09, 2018 The Woman Who Got Real Food to Space Story

The woman who changed space food from “cubes and tubes” into the Apollo program’s astronaut-ready meals.

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April 06, 2018 Welcoming Our New Director, Dr. Ellen Stofan Story

As the National Air and Space Museum’s interim director, I am pleased to introduce to all of you Dr. Ellen Stofan, the Museum’s new director.

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April 06, 2018 The British (Aircraft) Are Coming Story

To celebrate the RAF’s 100th anniversary, get to know a bit about these British aircraft, their owners, and what drew their pilots to flight.

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April 05, 2018 "Nice Guys" Fly Charter Story | From the Archives

While the baseball season technically started last week, it doesn’t return to the nation’s capital until Thursday, April 5—the home opener for the Washington Nationals.  Most likely, the team will be returning to Washington, DC, from Atlanta on a chartered flight.

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April 03, 2018 How Tiangong-1 Came Back to Earth Story

China’s Tiangong-1 space station fell back down to Earth this weekend, but there was no need to duck and cover. Most of the space lab burned up during re-entry, before landing in the Pacific Ocean.

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April 02, 2018 2001 Celebrates 50 Years Story

The story behind the landmark 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, which premiered 50 years ago today. 

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April 01, 2018 Smithsonian Eyes Reboot for Classic Skate the Universe Story

As the Museum prepares for its upcoming transformation, the Smithsonian is eyeing a remake of its iconic film Scott Hamilton Skates the Universe.

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March 29, 2018 Pioneering Women in Cryptology Story

A guest post from the National Cryptologic Museum shares the story of two pioneering women cryptologists.

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