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Faces of Our Planet
What connects you to the rest of the world? Photography exhibition Faces of Our Planet explores the human experience of living on Earth and how globalization impacts the cultural, community, and individual perspectives throughout different regions of the world.
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Mon, Dec 18 2017
The Study of Flying Saucer Sightings
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A hypothetical alien spacecraft for the National Air and Space Museum’s “Life in the Universe” exhibit, on display from 1976-1979.
Sat, Dec 16 2017
Happy Birthday, Sir Arthur C. Clarke
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Arthur C. Clarke in his Study
Thu, Dec 14 2017
That’s no moon. (It's also not the Death Star.)
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Telstar Satellite on Display in the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall
Wed, Dec 13 2017
Light Speed Delivery: The Smithsonian’s R2-D2 Mailbox
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The R2-D2 mailbox in a display case at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Mon, Nov 06 2017
Exploring Duty and Social Class in World War I
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The Grand Illusion Promotional Material
Wed, Nov 01 2017
Real Stories of LEGO's "Women of NASA"
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A photo of the "Women of NASA" Lego collection.
Tue, Oct 31 2017
Astronauts’ Candy-Coated Space Snacks
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A photo of astronaut Loren J. Shriver eating floating chocolate candies.
Mon, Oct 16 2017
Bringing WWI Air Battles to the Big Screen
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An illustration of a fire fight with planes.
Thu, Oct 05 2017
Blade Runner’s Spinners: The Shape of Things to Come?
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A photo of the Blade Runner "Spinner" flying car movie prop.
Fri, Sep 29 2017
Rum Runners to Cocaine Cowboys: Barry Seal and the Legacy of Aerial Smuggling
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Aeromarine Cordeaux

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