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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Large Scrapbook page with newspaper clippings. Bottom right, white handwritten sheet; bottom middle; red rectangular ribbon "Aviator"; bottom right: yellow flower attached ribbon "Votes for women"

August 18, 2020

Women's Suffrage Stories in the Archives

Story | From the Archives

On August 18, 2020, the United States celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which declared that the right to vote "shall not be denied...on account of sex." Several collections in the National Air and Space Museum Archives provide short stories along the long path of the women’s suffrage movement and the 19th Amendment.

Cyan AirSpace logo above "Voyage to Mars" in white, lowercase text

August 18, 2020

AirSpace Presents
Voyages to Mars: Launch

Story | Voyages to Mars

To accompany NASA's Perseverance rover on its seven-month journey, we’re compiling a literary mixtape of Martian-themed sci-fi set to music by DJ Kid Koala.

spacecraft

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.

colorful abstract painting

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

Story | AirSpace Podcast

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. 

Freeman Field Mutiny

June 09, 2020

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

Story | 75th Anniversary of World War II

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.

Men and women walk down steps

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

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 12, 2020

AirSpace Movie Club
Superman: The Movie

Story | AirSpace Podcast

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

Story | AirSpace Podcast

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