Aviation
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Meet people from both the past and the present who have dedicated their lives to aviation and space.

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Aviation
Spaceflight
Astronomy
Behind the scenes
People
Records and Firsts
Science
Society and Culture
Technology and Engineering
War and Conflict

Meet people from both the past and the present who have dedicated their lives to aviation and space.

Black and white image of Jackie Cochran and Chuck Yeager walking and smiling with an aircraft in the background.

Stories

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“If You Can See It, You Can Be It.” A Breath of Fresh Air
Who Was Bill Anders? The Martin K-III Kitten The Man Who Brought Home Earth: Stories of Bill Anders
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On demand

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Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night Presented Online Watch on demand
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Events

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Learn more Story Time: You Can’t Do That, Amelia! National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Thursdays in September 2025 at 11:00 am Learn more Story Time: Mae Among the Stars National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Thursdays in February 2025 at 11:00 am Learn more Story Time: You Can’t Do That, Amelia! National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Thursdays in September 2025 at 11:00 am
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Exhibitions

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Pioneers of Flight National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Learn more Clouds in a Bag Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
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Learning Resources

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Astronaut Taste Test Learn why it's had to taste things in space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2TKbtuYuEQ Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Human spaceflight, People, Science, Technology and Engineering

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 History of Space Food A very short history of how people eat and what they eat in space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kivw3nnSt_8 Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Apollo program, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, Mercury program, People, Science, Spaceflight

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 Ice Cream in a Bag In this fun science experiment, you will learn how to make ice cream in a bag and explore the chemistry involved in making this summertime treat! https://bit.ly/3ZKRA2T Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 People, Science

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 Teacher Tips for Food on the Fly Teacher Tips to correspond with STEM in 30's Food on the Fly episode. https://s.si.edu/3qnJWhY Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Commercial aviation, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People, Society and Culture

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 The Olive Problem How does an olive alter an airline's bottom line? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXZrViOxcdc Grade 5, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 8 Aviation, Commercial aviation, General aviation, People

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 Flight of Fancy Story Time Pre and Post Visit Materials - Dr. Mae Jemison - Spanish Packet of experiments, crafts, and activities created to help expand the topics connected to Dr. Mae Jemison and the space shuttle era. These materials are connected to Standards of Learning https://s.si.edu/MaeJemisonPreandPostVisitMaterials_es_us Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 Human spaceflight, African American or Black people, Space Shuttle program, Women, People

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Publications

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Learn more X-15: The World's Fastest Rocket Plane and the Pilots Who Ushered in the Space Age Learn more The Aviation Careers of Igor Sikorsky
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