Our staff write books on a wide variety of aviation- and space-related topics, including our exhibitions; the collection; the history of science and technology; and planetary science.

Curators also edit other titles, from the Smithsonian History of Aviation and Spaceflight series to children's books on flight. In addition, Museum curators edit book series with Cambridge University Press (Cambridge Centennial of Flight series), Palgrave Macmillan (Palgrave Studies in the History of Science Technology), Texas A&M University Press (Centennial of Flight series), and the University of Missouri Press (Sports and American Culture).

You can explore more peer-reviewed articles, stories, and more with Smithsonian Research Online.
 

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Alaska and the Airplane, A Century of Flight Publication

Alaskans were introduced to the airplane as early as 1913, when town officials in Fairbanks invited stunt flyers James and Lilly Martin to fly over the local baseball park on July 4. Because many areas are only accessible by air, this enormous state is still defined by aviation, so that aviation and Alaska have formed a very special symbiosis that is unique both in the world and flying. 

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Pluto's Secret: An Icy World's Tale of Discovery Publication

A children's book worked on by members of the National Air and Space Museum staff. 

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Exploring the Solar System: The History and Science of Planetary Exploration Publication

Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology.

Available in digital edition, $85.00. 

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Gatchina Days: Reminiscences of a Russian Pilot Publication

A publication edited by a member of the National Air and Space Museum staff. 

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Coming Home: Reentry and Recovery from Space Publication

NASA Aeronautics Book Series, NASA SP-2011-593.

Available in digital edition from NASA History Office--click on title to see link. 

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The P-80 Shooting Star: Evolution of a Jet Fighter Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 3

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Moonlight Interceptor: Japan's "Irving" Night Fighter Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 8

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de Havilland DH-4: From Flaming Coffin to Living Legend Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 7

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Bellanca C.F.: The Emergence of the Cabin Monoplane in the United States Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 6

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Bleriot XI: The Story of a Classic Aircraft Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 5

Read more

Our staff write books on a wide variety of aviation- and space-related topics, including our exhibitions; the collection; the history of science and technology; and planetary science.

Curators also edit other titles, from the Smithsonian History of Aviation and Spaceflight series to children's books on flight. In addition, Museum curators edit book series with Cambridge University Press (Cambridge Centennial of Flight series), Palgrave Macmillan (Palgrave Studies in the History of Science Technology), Texas A&M University Press (Centennial of Flight series), and the University of Missouri Press (Sports and American Culture).

You can explore more peer-reviewed articles, stories, and more with Smithsonian Research Online.
 

Showing 31 - 40 of 244

Alaska and the Airplane, A Century of Flight Publication

Alaskans were introduced to the airplane as early as 1913, when town officials in Fairbanks invited stunt flyers James and Lilly Martin to fly over the local baseball park on July 4. Because many areas are only accessible by air, this enormous state is still defined by aviation, so that aviation and Alaska have formed a very special symbiosis that is unique both in the world and flying. 

Read more
Pluto's Secret: An Icy World's Tale of Discovery Publication

A children's book worked on by members of the National Air and Space Museum staff. 

Read more
Exploring the Solar System: The History and Science of Planetary Exploration Publication

Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology.

Available in digital edition, $85.00. 

Read more
Gatchina Days: Reminiscences of a Russian Pilot Publication

A publication edited by a member of the National Air and Space Museum staff. 

Read more
Coming Home: Reentry and Recovery from Space Publication

NASA Aeronautics Book Series, NASA SP-2011-593.

Available in digital edition from NASA History Office--click on title to see link. 

Read more
The P-80 Shooting Star: Evolution of a Jet Fighter Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 3

Read more
Moonlight Interceptor: Japan's "Irving" Night Fighter Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 8

Read more
de Havilland DH-4: From Flaming Coffin to Living Legend Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 7

Read more
Bellanca C.F.: The Emergence of the Cabin Monoplane in the United States Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 6

Read more
Bleriot XI: The Story of a Classic Aircraft Publication

Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Volume 5

Read more