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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Three flasks wrapped with brown felt and twine lie on top of a hand-made wood tray. A pair of human hands wearing white gloves is holding the tray's two handles.

March 20, 2025

A Rocketeer's Simple But Effective Tools

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Many of Robert H. Goddard's early rockets are part of the National Air and Space Museum’s permanent collection, some of which are on display at the Museum in Washington, D.C., and at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. 

Old vintage aviator's license with a woman's face.

March 12, 2025

Laura Bromwell and the Legacy of Aerial Policewomen

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Laura Bromwell’s determined spirit and career as a member of the NYPD Aviation Reserves marked the beginning of women serving as invaluable members of the combined aviation and law enforcement communities. 

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February 13, 2025

Hypatia Mars

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Right now there are seven women on Mars... kind of.

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February 13, 2025

Hypatia Mars

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Right now there are seven women on Mars... kind of.

Official NASA portrait of Jeanette Epps wearing a blue astronaut flight suit.

February 06, 2025

Jeanette Epps, Record-Setting NASA Astronaut

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In 2024, Jeanette Epps set the mark as the African American astronaut who has spent the most time in space. 

Women in various 1920s flying outfits stand smiling and laughing in front of an airplane. The AirSpace logo is superimposed over top of them.

December 26, 2024

Women Pilots Supporting Women Pilots for Almost 100 Years

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In the lead up to Season 10 we're reviving some of our favorite episodes. Today we bring you Emily's favorite, The Ninety-Nines.

A large hand-carved teakwood chest with scalloped edges and four round feet. The chest appears to be stained a rich reddish brown. The front panel on the chest has a bas-relief globe pattern flanked by a pair of airplane wings.

December 18, 2024

This Trophy Chest Belonged to Amelia Earhart

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Amelia Earhart's trophy chest will be displayed in the Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight gallery in 2025.

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December 12, 2024

QueerSpace In Memoriam: Saxophones on the Moon

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We were devastated when we heard of Nikki Giovanni's passing earlier this week. We are in the process of sharing our favorite episodes from the past and felt it was fitting to bring you back our QueerSpace episode featuring Nikki among other futurist artists. 

A 65-year-old Black woman sits in the left seat of an airliner cockpit. She is smiling and wearing an airline captain's uniform, including a white shirt and a hat.

September 23, 2024

“If You Can See It, You Can Be It.”

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An Interview with Capt. Theresa Claiborne, the first African American woman pilot in the U.S. Air Force.

A photo of the desolate lunar surface shows an Apollo astronaut standing beside a moon rover, parked on the edge of a vast deep crater.

September 23, 2024

A Breath of Fresh Air

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Recent discoveries and news in aviation and space.