Meet people from both the past and the present who have dedicated their lives to aviation and space.
Meet people from both the past and the present who have dedicated their lives to aviation and space.
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The Airplane of a Champion
September 20, 2023
Up To Speed
September 20, 2023
Space Boots and Cowboy Boots: Astronaut Danny Olivas
September 14, 2023
Foam 331—First Responder to the Nation’s Worst Aviation Crisis
September 11, 2023
Guy Bluford: First African American in Space
August 30, 2023
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Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night
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Story Time: The Sun is My Favorite Star
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Tuesdays and Thursdays in October at 11:00 am and 11:30 am
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Story Time: The Sun is My Favorite Star
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Tuesdays and Thursdays in October at 11:00 am and 11:30 am
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Story Time: The Sun is My Favorite Star
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Tuesdays and Thursdays in October at 11:00 am and 11:30 am
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Women in Aviation and Space History
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The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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My Path: Dedication; dedication; dedication - Robert Griffin III; Professional Football Player
What does it take to play professional football? Dedication is one part; find out what else from Heisman Trophy winner and professional football player Robert Griffin III.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqTGtbJgYwA
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
African American or Black people, Behind the scenes, People, Physical science
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My Path: The Best Office View in the World: Major Jason Markzon; Thunderbirds
Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds? Do you know how someone becomes a Thunderbird? Find out from Major Jason Markzon of the Thunderbirs!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sxib5uE15g
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Military aviation, Modern military aviation, People
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My Path: Go out there and tell them what you want - Darian Jenkins; Professional Soccer Player
Get out there and tell people what you want is great advice from professional soccer player Darian Jenkins. Learn more about her story here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCc1XQlOQGI
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
African American or Black people, Behind the scenes, People, Women
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My Path: Have confidence and go for it - Megan Oyster; Professional Soccer Player
Learn how professional soccer player Megan Oyster got to where she is in this edition of My Path.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7DyUxn-hxM
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Behind the scenes, People, Women
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My Path: I Love Building Things - Joe Wilding; Co-Founder of Boom Supersonic
Joe Wilding was the co-founder of Boom Supersonic. Learn about his path; and the future of supersonic flight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdgRlBIfDD4
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, People, Records and Firsts, Science, Technology and Engineering
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My Path: Brandon Jones; Aerospace Engineer
How does backpacking help you as an aerospace engineer? Find out in this edition of My Path.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66jVKXU47L0
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, Drones, General aviation, People, Robotics, Science, Technology and Engineering
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X-15: The World's Fastest Rocket Plane and the Pilots Who Ushered in the Space Age
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The Aviation Careers of Igor Sikorsky
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