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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May 11, 2018 The Real Technology Behind 2001’s HAL Story

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, some reflections on the most famous character in the film: HAL, the on-board computer.

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May 04, 2018 The Star Wars Galaxy in Real Space Story

How fans celebrate the Star Wars galaxy, whether it's at the National Air and Space Museum or aboard the International Space Station. 

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April 24, 2018 2001: A Space Odyssey in Orbit Story | Air and Space Photos

When my STS-98 crew launched into orbit on February 7, 2001—the first human space launch of the millennium—I marked the milestone by carrying with me two personal mementos of the landmark Stanly Kubrick science fiction film, 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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April 12, 2018 AirSpace Ep.5:
2001: An AirSpace Odyssey
Story | AirSpace Podcast

It’s the 50th anniversary of one of the slowest, strangest, and yet, most referenced science fiction films of all time – 2001: A Space Odyssey.  It may be your FAVORITE movie, or, quite possibly, you’ve never actually seen it in its 142-minute entirety. Emily, Matt, and Nick break it down for you in the latest episode of AirSpace.

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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 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 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 01, 2018 Behind the Winter Olympics' Drone Show Story

A look behind-the-scenes at the development of the 2018 Winter Olympics drone show, from Natalie Cheung, general manager of Intel’s drone light show team. 

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February 24, 2018 The Real World of Wakanda: Aviation in "Black Panther" Story

While the real world might be behind the curve on Wakanda’s technology, some of the planes featured in the Black Panther universe share similarities to emerging autonomous aircraft.

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