Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC.
Discover our exhibitions and participate in programs both in person or virtually.
Browse our collections, stories, research, and on demand content.
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Stardust was the first discovery mission of its kind. Launched in 1999, it was sent to collect samples from Comet Wild 2. When Stardust returned in 2006, scientists found exciting results that expanded our understanding of the universe.