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African American Pioneer Dale White and the 1939 Goodwill Flight

Dale L. White Sr., was a prominent African American pilot, best known for his 1939 “Goodwill Flight” with Chauncey Spencer from Chicago to Washington, DC.

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The Aerobatics of the Extra 260

The inverted ribbon cut maneuver is when a pilot flies an aerobatic plane toward a string spanning a runway between two poles held in place by two brave people.

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40 Years of (Triton) Summer

On Triton, Neptune’s largest moon, seasons last an average of 40 years, complete with nitrogen snow. Here’s how Triton’s summer solstice compares to Earth’s.

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STEM in 30: The Women Paving the Way to Mars

Meet the women who are helping pave the way to Mars, and Astronaut Abby, a college student who has set her sights on becoming an astronaut and the first person to step on the planet Mars.

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Grade 7 we dive deep into how the war affected the lives of children and how lace makers helped feed a nation. We also look at present works of art by artist soldiers.

STEM in 30: World War I: Legacy

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STEM in 30: Solar Eclipse Special: Live From the Path of Totality

STEM in 30 celebrates the 2017 Great American Eclipse live from Liberty, Missouri, in the path of totality, and at the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory at the Museum in Washington, DC.

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STEM in 30: Building a Better Mousetrap and Inventing the Airplane: All About Patents

On this episode of STEM in 30, learn about patents, and how they are used.

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Tour the Udvar–Hazy Center

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Tour the National Mall Building

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Space Shuttle Discovery (Theme/Exhibit)

Celebrating 34 years of Discovery

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