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 02, 2020 The Challenge Before Us: A Historical Reflection on 1969 and 2020 Story

On the same day that a commercially-built spacecraft docked with the ISS for the first time, cities across this nation experienced widespread protests sparked by profound racial disparities. The confluence of events drew comparisons to 1968 and 1969, when successful flights to the Moon occurred in the midst of a similarly fraught moment. Curator Margaret Weitekamp reflects.

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May 27, 2020 Launching Astronauts from American Soil: Why is it Important? Story

Curator Margaret Weitekamp reflects on the return of human spaceflight from US soil, and the implications of that capability.

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May 27, 2020 SpaceX Dragon Launch and Entry Suits Story

Spacesuit curator Cathleen Lewis explores what we know — and don't know — about SpaceX's Crew Dragon launch and entry suits.

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May 26, 2020 Redefining How NASA Gets into Space Story

On the eve of SpaceX's first Crew Dragon launch, space history curator Jennifer Levasseur examines how NASA's relationship with the contractors that build its spacecraft has changed since the first days of human spaceflight. 

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May 26, 2020 AirSpace Movie Club
Snowpiercer
Story | AirSpace Podcast

In this addition of our at-home movie club, we explore the world of the sci-fi thriller Snowpiercer.

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May 22, 2020 Launch Complex 39: From Saturn to Shuttle to SpaceX and SLS Story

Space history curator Michael Neufeld explores the history of Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, which has seen launches of the Apollo program and Space Shuttle, and will see the return of crewed launches from American soil in May 2020.

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May 06, 2020 AirSpace Movie Club
Troop Zero
Story | AirSpace Podcast

In the first episode of this movie mini-series hosts Matt, Nick, and Emily talk about the movie Troop Zero.

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April 24, 2020 Telling Hubble's Story for 30 Years Story

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, curator David DeVorkin takes you on a virtual tour of our Hubble artifacts.

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April 24, 2020 How Hubble Changed the Way We Picture Our Universe Story

In this guest blog, Dr. Elizabeth Kessler explores the contributions of the Hubble Space Telescope and how it has changed the way we envision our universe.

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April 17, 2020 Reflecting on Apollo 13 Story | Apollo 50

Deputy director Chris Browne reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission.

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