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Explore stories, objects, and educational resources on a variety of topics from the Space Shuttle to the Wright brothers. Learn about our groundbreaking research in the area of planetary science. Here are just a few of the more popular topics you can explore on our website. Dig in!

Monthly Theme
Throughout the year, we're proud to explore a new theme each month—offering a combination of new educational resources and a curated page with the best of existing resources.
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Andromeda Galaxy
Apollo 50 Years Later
The Apollo Program was designed to land humans on the Moon and bring them safely back to Earth. On July 20, 1969, that goal was achieved when humans walked on the Moon for the first time. Celebrate with us as we look back at the legacy of our first small steps on the Moon and look forward to the next giant leap.
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Apollo 11 Bootprint
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Willa Brown
African American History
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African Americans were routinely denied access to training as pilots and mechanics in the early days of aviation. A small number of determined black air enthusiasts challenged racial discrimination.
Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin on the Moon
Apollo
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The Apollo Program was designed to land humans on the Moon and bring them safely back to Earth. On July 20, 1969, that goal was achieved when humans walked on the Moon for the first time.
Crab Nebula
Astronomy
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We bring astronomy to you through webcasts from our Public Observatory and more.
The First American Astronauts - Mercury 7
Careers
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Get advice from astronauts, discover peopel who inspire, and more with these resources.
Metal circular inside of nozzle
Engineering and Technology
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From robotics to communications, discover the engineering and technology behind the history of air and space. 
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Landing at Dulles
Flight
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From balloons to helicopters and everything in between, learn more about the history of flight.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams exercising on a treadmill aboard the International Space Station, 2012.
Life Sciences
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From experiments in space to experiments you can try at home, learn more with these resources. 
<i>Fluid Dynamics</i> in NASA | Art
Physical Science
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Have you ever wondered about aerodynamcis, air pressure, gravity, and more? We can help.
rendering of planets in our solar system by pinkpix
Planetary Science
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Explore the solar system and beyond with these unique resources.
Space Shuttle Discovery
Space
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From astronomy, to stories from astronauts, to Apollo and more, explore space with this unique set of resources.
Jaqueline Cochran
Women's History
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Women are represented in every gallery in the Museum. Learn about women's contributions to aviation and space history. 
1903 Wright Flyer First Flight, Kitty Hawk, N.C.
The Wright Brothers
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In 1903, the Wright Flyer became the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard.