Tag: Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum Prepares for a New WWII Gallery

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is one of the most…

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Smithsonian’s Bf 109 Unveils a Hidden Story of Resistance

By Adam Estes On a typical day at the National Air and…

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US Senate Recognizes December 17 as ‘Wright Brothers Day’

On December 18, 2023 the United States Senate passed S. 513: a…

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50 Years Since Apollo 15

The week between July 26th and August 7th, 1971 marked the 50th…

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NASM Lecture: Top Gun Then and Now

Thirty-five years ago, the movie Top Gun brought the thrill and danger of…

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National Air and Space Museum Welcomes Blue Angels’ F/A-18C Hornet

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum welcomed the Blue Angels’ F/A-18C…

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Apollo 13 Digital Events

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, the dramatic lunar…

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Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center Features Two New Aircraft

In the damp, early morning darkness on March 15th, staff at the…

Neil Armstrong’s Apollo XI Space Suit

In a bold move, reminiscent and perhaps partly influenced by the Commemorative…