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Learn how aviation and spaceflight transformed the world.
The lunar module represents one of humanity’s greatest achievements: landing people on another heavenly body.
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Apollo 11 was a global event. What did that historic mission mean to you? Share your story and read what others have to say.
Our scientists are involved in current research focused on the Martian climate and geology. Find out what we’re discovering.
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Cross Section Showing Adhesives
This cross section of Horten Ho 229 V3 plywood shows the layered structure of 5-ply assemblies adhered to one another with a thick black colored adhesive. The 5-ply assemblies are adhered together with a thin, translucent amber colored material. Image: Pete McElhinney and Lauren Horelick, 2014
