The RTX Living in the Space Age Hall will explore how innovations in space technology have transformed our lives.

The RTX Living in the Space Age Hall will provide insight into space technologies and infrastructure that are largely invisible to the public but have a profound impact on our daily lives. The exhibition will cover topics from the beginning of the Space Age in the mid-20th century to the present and beyond. Visitors can explore these stories through Space Age objects and the people who build, maintain, and use them. The content will include the development of rocket technology that has enabled access to space, missile development, space systems for Earth observation, communication, and navigation, and the threats to these systems.  

Learn about all the ways we're transforming the Museum. 

About Our Donors

 National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Plan Your Visit Related Topics: Military aviation Spaceflight Human spaceflight Space Shuttle program Commercial spaceflight Society and Culture Satellites Cold War Take a Look Inside the Gallery

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

 Innovations in Space Technology Have Transformed Our Lives

The RTX Living in the Space Age Hall will show visitors why these innovations matter through Space Age objects and the people who build, maintain, and use them. Thank you to RTX for their support of the museum’s transformation and our Explainers program, which provides interactive programming in the museum and online through demonstrations, design challenges, and other activities.

 The Space Race Skylab
In this Exhibition Skylab Orbital Workshop Object Hubble Space Telescope Object Standard Missile-3 Object Minuteman III Missile Object ITOS Meteorological Satellite Object Lighted Sign, Star, Astroland Object

Explore More About the Space Age

 Three Hala Sentry System Artifacts Will Be on Display in Living in the Space Age April 13, 2023 Gagarin’s March: 60th Anniversary of the First Human in Space April 12, 2021 Repairing Hubble April 23, 2014  “Wonder Weapons” and Slave Labor June 23, 2020 How Two Cold War Spacewalks Came to a Common Technological Solution March 18, 2015

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

RTX

 Museum Transformation Be the Spark

A major renovation is underway as we reimagine our galleries and presentation spaces in our iconic National Mall building in Washington, DC. Join us as we inspire a new generation of pioneers and explorers.

 Learn About Our Transformation