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July 13, 2020

Launching Hope to Mars

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Museum director Ellen Stofan reflects on the significance of the United Arab Emirates upcoming mission to Mars.

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June 12, 2020

The Art of Alma W. Thomas: A Colorful Response

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Carolyn Russo, curator of the Museum's art collection, reflects of the work of Alma W. Thomas.

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June 11, 2020

AirSpace Movie Club
Sully

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Today we’re talking about Sully, the movie based on the real-life emergency water landing of US Airways flight 1549 which ditched in the Hudson River in January 2009. 

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Freeman Field Mutiny

June 09, 2020

Mutiny at Freeman Field: The Tuskegee Airmen on Trial, Part 2

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In 1945, the Tuskegee Airmen of the 477th Bombardment Group protested discrimination at Freeman Field through pre-planned displays of resistance against the segregated officers' clubs.

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June 02, 2020

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

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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 26, 2020

AirSpace Movie Club
Snowpiercer

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

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May 12, 2020

AirSpace Movie Club
Superman: The Movie

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Our at home movie mini series continues! Emily, Matt and Nick talk about the Man of Steel in his appearance in this 1978 classic.

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May 06, 2020

AirSpace Movie Club
Troop Zero

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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 22, 2020

50 Years of Earth Day: Why This Anniversary Matters

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Space history curator Martin Collins reflects on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and it means today.

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julius montgomery

January 24, 2020

Remembering Julius Montgomery: Space Program Pioneer

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Julius Montgomery, a pioneering African American in the space program, died on January 22, 2020, in Florida. He was the first African American ever hired at the Cape Canaveral space facility to work as a technical professional. Additionally, he integrated the Florida Institute of Technology and was the first black member of the Melbourne, Florida, City Council.

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