Stories of daring, stories of technological feats, stories of prevailing against the odds ... these are the stories we tell at the National Air and Space Museum. Dive in to the stories below to discover, learn, and be inspired. 

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July 28, 2022 AirSpace Season 6, Ep. 6: Journey to the Past Story | AirSpace Podcast

When you hear the term “space archaeology” you might envision a khaki-clad astronaut excavating the Moon. But actually, space archaeologists are actually Earth-bound researchers who use satellite and other aerial imagery to assist in archaeological applications right here on our home planet. This imagery is used to find new archaeological sites, track changes on already discovered ones, and even helps fight looting.

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July 26, 2022 Operation Migration Story

Canadians Bill Lishman and Joe Duff founded Operation Migration in 1994 to teach captive-reared birds to migrate by following the Cosmos Phase II ultralight aircraft.

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July 26, 2022 What's in Your Garage? Story

For many people across the country, if you asked “what’s in your garage?” they might just say an airplane!

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July 25, 2022 The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital Story

For people who need aid—vital medical help, relief services, and transportation—humanitarian flights can mean survival. The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is one such example of humanitarian flight.

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July 25, 2022 The Age of the Bizjet Story

Corporations around the world depend on airplanes.

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July 20, 2022 Learning How to Work in Space: Buzz Aldrin and Gemini XII Story

Curator Michael Neufeld explores Buzz Aldrin's lesser-known mission: the Gemini XII mission.

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July 18, 2022 Roscoe Turner and Gilmore the Flying Lion Story

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a...lion?

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July 15, 2022 Probing Hostile Planets Story

Spacecraft face a dramatic range of conditions, from airless worlds bombarded by tiny meteorites to environmental extremes, when exploring our Universe. 

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July 14, 2022 AirSpace Season 6, Ep. 5: Sisters of the Moon Story | AirSpace Podcast

It’s been nearly 50 years (!) since humans last walked on the Moon.  But NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions will soon return astronauts to the lunar surface. Artemis isn’t just about going back – it’s about science! So to answer all of our burning questions about what Artemis astronauts will do, where they will go, and what makes this all different from Apollo, we spoke to the Artemis science lead, Dr. Sarah Noble.

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July 14, 2022 How the Rocky Planets Got Their Shapes Story

Join us in taking a closer look at how Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars took shape.  

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