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July 24, 2020
Neil Armstrong’s Congressional Space Medal of Honor
Curator Margaret Weitekamps shares a new artifact to join our collection: the Congressional Space Medal of Honor awarded to astronaut Neil Armstrong.
July 23, 2020
AirSpace Season 3|Ep.2
The Rover
At least someone's big summer trip isn't cancelled—NASA is sending another rover to Mars!
July 17, 2020
Remembering Emily Howell Warner
National Air and Space Museum fellow Caroline Johnson remembers the pioneering life of Emily Howell Warner.
July 13, 2020
Launching Hope to Mars
Museum director Ellen Stofan reflects on the significance of the United Arab Emirates upcoming mission to Mars.
July 10, 2020
Better Propellers for “The Few”: Desmond Cooke’s Legacy in the Battle of Britain
Curator Jeremy Kinney explores the contribution of Royal Air Force leader Desmond Cooke to the improvement of Supermarine Spitfires prior to the Battle of Britain.
July 09, 2020
AirSpace Season 3|Ep.1
Back in the USSR
Welcome to Season 3! Today we’re talking about secret space shuttles--seriously!
July 08, 2020
K-Ships vs. U-Boats
Historian Thomas Paone explores the important role played by K-ships in hunting German U-Boats during World War II.
July 06, 2020
Remembering Edward Lewis “Whitey” Feightner
Curator Laurence Burke looks back on the extensive career of Navy pilot Edward L. “Whitey” Feightner
July 01, 2020
Launch a Conversation
We invite you to Launch a Conversation with your friends and family about launches in American history and what was going on during those times.
June 26, 2020
Air Transport Command and the Airlines During World War II
During World War II, airlines worked closely with the military to further the war effort by transporting people and materiel. Bob van der Linden, curator of air transportation, discusses Air Transport Command.