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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May 10, 2018 AirSpace Ep.6:
Gastro-naut
Story | AirSpace Podcast

You’ve heard about a gastropub, but what about an astropub? Nobody becomes an astronaut for the food, but space cuisine has come a long way since the 1960s.

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May 09, 2018 Engineering Challenges in the AAR Design Hangar Story

We explore the real-world engineering process in the Design Hangar at the Museum in Washington, DC. Now, you can try out our design challenges at home with just a few kitchen supplies. 

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May 08, 2018 Astronauts Thank the Teachers Who Helped Them Soar Story

NASA astronauts thank the educators who helped inspire them to achieve their dreams. 

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May 04, 2018 The Star Wars Galaxy in Real Space Story

How fans celebrate the Star Wars galaxy, whether it's at the National Air and Space Museum or aboard the International Space Station. 

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April 30, 2018 Meet Our New Director Ellen Stofan Story

Get to know Ellen Stofan, the National Air and Space Museum’s next John and Adrienne Mars Director.

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April 27, 2018 The Volunteer Stars of the Public Observatory Story

As part of our celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we asked some of our volunteers to share their experience working with visitors at the Museum.

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April 25, 2018 The King and Queen of Speed's Life in the Fast Lane Story

Meet Jon and Patricia Sharp, the husband and wife duo behind Nemesis Air Racing. 

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April 24, 2018 2001: A Space Odyssey in Orbit Story | Air and Space Photos

When my STS-98 crew launched into orbit on February 7, 2001—the first human space launch of the millennium—I marked the milestone by carrying with me two personal mementos of the landmark Stanly Kubrick science fiction film, 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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April 19, 2018 An Aviation Pioneer's Life in Documents Story | From the Archives

The personal papers of William J. Powell, an early African American aviation pioneer, highlight his career with the American Expeditionary Forces and his work to support African Americans in aviation.

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April 18, 2018 A Curator on Configuring WWII Military Medals Story

Over the years I’ve spent curating the National Air and Space Museum’s uniform and flight clothing collection, I have received many inquiries. One of the most frequently ask questions concerns the placement of Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle's Medal of Honor ribbon on his wartime uniform.

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