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.
Recognize your favorite air or space enthusiast. Add his or her name to the Museum’s Wall of Honor.
Pilots and Astronauts
Among the 12 pilots who flew the X-15 were future Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong and Space Shuttle astronaut Joe Engle. Eight X-15 pilots flew higher than 80 kilometers (50 miles) above the Earth and were thus awarded astronaut wings:
Michael J. Adams (USAF)
William H. Dana (NASA)
Joe H. Engle (USAF)
William J. Knight (USAF)
John B. McKay (NASA)
Robert A. Rushworth (USAF)
Joseph A. Walker (NASA)
Robert A. White (USAF)