Who decides who goes to space? Why do we go? And what will we do when we get there? 

The Futures in Space exhibition will explore the potential near- and long-term futures that may emerge with advances in space exploration technology and enterprise. The gallery will feature developing technologies that bring down the cost of space, aim to inaugurate the era of commercial and tourist spaceflight, expand robotic planetary exploration and resource extraction, and keep humans alive in new environments. Futures in Space will also explore the as-yet unanswered social, political, and economic questions that emerge along with these new activities: Who decides who goes to space? Why do we go? And what will we do when we get there? 

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 National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Plan Your Visit Related Topics: Spaceflight Human spaceflight Commercial spaceflight Science Life sciences Society and Culture Technology and Engineering Rockets Take a Look Inside the Gallery

Enjoy this artist's rendering depicting what the gallery will look like.

 Afrofuturism Perseverance and Ingenuity
In this Exhibition Rocket, Flying Model Kit, Cosmos Object Belt Buckle, Space Patrol Object Video Game, Cartridge, Atari 2600, Asteroids Object Box, Box Set, 40th Anniversary, Voyager Golden Record Object Viaje Espacial Object Rocket, Flying Model Kit, Orion Object

The Museum gratefully acknowledges those who have generously supported this gallery.

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