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Learn about the impact women have had on air and space.

Earhart, Nichols, and Thaden sit shoulder to shoulder in this black and white photo.
Aviation
Spaceflight
Astronomy
Behind the scenes
People
Records and Firsts
Science
Society and Culture
Technology and Engineering
War and Conflict

Learn about the impact women have had on air and space.

Earhart, Nichols, and Thaden sit shoulder to shoulder in this black and white photo.

Stories

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This Trophy Chest Belonged to Amelia Earhart QueerSpace In Memoriam: Saxophones on the Moon
“If You Can See It, You Can Be It.” A Breath of Fresh Air AirSpace Season 9, Episode 6: Star Search
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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: 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: You Can’t Do That, Amelia! Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA Tuesdays and Thursdays in September 2025 at 11:00 am and 11:30 am
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Pioneers of Flight National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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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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 Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Bessie Coleman - Spanish Packet of experiments and other interactive activities to expand topics connected to Bessie Coleman and early flight. These activities connect to common core and Next Generation Science standards. https://s.si.edu/BessieColemanPreandPostVisitMaterials_es_us Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 Aviation, Aircraft, Women, Records and Firsts, African American or Black people, Early flight

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 Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Amelia Earhart - Spanish Materials that comprise of experiments, crafts, and activities created to help expand the topics connected to Amelia Earhart and early flight. These materials are connected to Learning Standards. https://s.si.edu/AmeliaEarhartPreandPostVisitmaterials_es_us Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 Aviation, Aircraft, Early flight, People, Women, Records and Firsts

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 Nancy Grace Roman "Mother of Hubble" The scientists who opened the skies to humanity without ever leaving the ground. https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/nancy-grace-roman-mother-of-hubble/BQJip-zUKGlyJA Grades 17-20, Grades 15-16, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grades 13-14 Telescopes, Women

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 My Path: "Every Team is Better with Diverse Viewpoints" Andrea Putteet Sometimes when you are working as a team, you can perform miracles. Andrea Putteet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMsgUJ08UPc Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aircraft, Commercial aviation, Behind the scenes, General aviation, People, Technology and Engineering, Women

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 My Path: "Take What You are Passionate About and Turn it Into a Career" Celena Dopart Celena Dopart is a human systems factors engineer. Learn about her path into engineering, and what inspires her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nArOJQI9EFI Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Human spaceflight, People, Behind the scenes, Technology and Engineering, Spacecraft, Women

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Publications

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Learn more Gatchina Days: Reminiscences of a Russian Pilot Learn more Right Stuff, Wrong Sex: America's First Women in Space Program
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