Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history.
Learn how aviation and spaceflight transformed the world.
The lunar module represents one of humanity’s greatest achievements: landing people on another heavenly body.
Don’t miss our fast-paced webcasts designed to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in 30 minutes.
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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Our Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia has reopened. Get free timed entry passes. The Museum in DC will remain closed. See our COVID-19 message.
Color Matching the Enterprise
Museum Specialist David Wilson finds the exact color match for the Star Trek starship Enterprise studio model. The model's original grey paint was discovered under the bolt cover of the model's saucer, and will be custom-matched to use as the base coat color for the new conservation paint layer on the secondary hull and nacelles.
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Star Trek Starship Enterprise
