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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March 20, 2024To Boldly Restore the USS Enterprise Studio ModelStory
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Take a closer looks at details on the Star Trek starship Enterprise studio model from the original series, and learn more about the conservation process.
Read moreMarch 20, 2024A Polka-Dotted SkyStory
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Every year, a valley in New Mexico becomes the launching ground for the largest hot air balloon event in the world.
Read moreMarch 20, 2024My Own Personal SpacesuitStory
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When it comes to choosing a do-it-yourself project, Adam Savage doesn’t go for the easy stuff—he builds his own spacesuit.
Read moreMarch 20, 2024Lost and Found?Story
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What’s new in aviation and space. The latest on the search for Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed 10-E Electra.
Read moreMarch 20, 2024Smithsonian In Your Backyard - World War II Aircraft Story
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Where to see rare and even one-of-a-kind World War II airplanes. Many are closer than you think.
Read moreMarch 20, 2024Red RoversStory
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For twenty years Mars Rovers and Orbiters have worked to unlock the secrets of the Red Planet. This excerpt from curator Matt Shindell's book For The Love of Mars tells the tale.
Read moreMarch 20, 2024Suit Up!Story
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The National Air and Space Museum has some 270 complete pressure-suits in its collection. Their evolution tells the broader story of NASA’s efforts to send humans into space.
Read moreMarch 20, 2024A War We Don’t Want to ForgetStory
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In World War II, military aviation came of age—leaving us with aeronautical masterpieces from both sides of the conflict.
Read moreMarch 20, 2024The Little Copter That CouldStory
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The Ingenuity prototype will join other robotic explorers on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Read moreMarch 20, 2024Coming in HotStory
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Our curators talk about their favorite artifacts. The SR-71’s undeniable wow factor.