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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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Visitors to the Museum in DC: Effective Monday, October 7, enter through the Jefferson Drive entrance (National Mall side).
Craig Thompson with Star Trek Enterprise Model at Golden West College, 1972
Craig Thompson with the "Star Trek" starship "Enterprise" model during its appearance at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA, April, 1972.
Star Trek Starship Enterprise
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