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.
Bring the Air and Space Museum to your learners, wherever you are.
Your support will help fund exhibitions, educational programming, and preservation efforts.
The axial-flow compressor of Dr. Anselm Franz’s Junkers Jumo 004 moved air along the length of the engine’s center and became the standard configuration for all designs that would follow.
For print or commercial use please see permissions information.
