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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June 06, 2018Using Science to Solve an Object Mystery Story
Conservationist and decorate art historians help solve a mystery behind two balloon-themed chairs in our Museum's collection.
Read moreJune 01, 2018Our Favorite Photos From 2001Story
Explore some incredible visitor images from our 2001: The Bromicide Fest exhibition.
Read moreMay 31, 2018Remembering Astronaut and Artist Alan Bean Story
We remember Alan L. Bean, the fourth man to walk on the Moon and the only artist to have visited the Moon.
Read moreMay 26, 2018Looking Closer at Sally Ride’s Flight JacketStory
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How the patches on Sally Ride’s flight jacket help tell her groundbreaking story of spaceflight.
Read moreMay 25, 2018What Han Solo Should Know about Space TravelStory
Parsecs are actually astronomical units—not just in the Star Wars universe—used to measure distance, not time. (Sorry, Han.)
Read moreMay 24, 2018Racing Champion Nemesis NXT Comes to Air and SpaceStory
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, has a new addition: Nemesis NXT, a record-breaking Sport-class air racer.
Read moreMay 19, 2018The Making of 2001's Star Gate SequenceStory
Filmaker and special effects artist Doug Trumbull shares the behind-the-scenes story of 2001: A Space Odyssey's most groundbreaking scenes.
Read moreMay 18, 2018Turning “She Can” into “She Will”Story
The National Air and Space Museum's She Can STEM Summer Camp will offer middle school girls from low-income households a glimpse at the exciting opportunities that aerospace has to offer.
Read moreMay 17, 2018Remembering Tom Wolfe and The Right StuffStory
Tom Wolfe, the author of The Right Stuff (1979), one of the most iconic literary books about spaceflight, died this week.
Read moreMay 16, 2018What it Takes to Become a United Airlines Pilot Story
Do you have what it takes to fly the friendly skies? Becoming a commercial pilot takes time, training, and dedication.