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Air & Space Magazine

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The Airplane Nobody Wanted

The F-20 Tigershark was a born loser.

Self-photograph made by Maj. David Simons as he approached his record altitude in 1957.

First Up?

Even before NASA was created, civilian and military labs were in search of astronauts.

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Love, Tom E.

In this 1916 collection of letters from a Navy flight student, it’s hard to tell which he loved more: the airplane or the girl.

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60 and Out

Will the FAA prevail in the latest battle over the mandatory retirement rule?

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SWARM

News from nanoworld: Tiny satellites—lots of ‘em.

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Back in the Race

Darryl Greenamyer returns to Reno in the Sport Class.

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Bomb Squad

How airborne detectives collect evidence from a cloud of atomic debris.

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Commentary: Should NASA Sell Ads?

Before answering, we should admit how much we allow commercials to intrude in our lives.

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Learn to Fly

Is it easy? No. Is it worth it? Could be. Is it fun? Oh..Baby!

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Light and Magic

On a clear night—with this telescope—you can see forever.

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The Truth Is Down Here

What Earth-observing satellites can’t see.

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Birds Do It Better

Ken Dial’s laboratory fields magpies, starlings, and similar superb flying machines.

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The Distant War

Three novels, three visions of Korea.

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Jet Meets Carrier

Not love at first sight.

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The Heroes

Two airmen and extraordinary courage.

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The Aircraft

Last-war legends and infant jets.

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The Forgotten Fighter

Why Lockheed’s F-80 should be remembered.

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Korean War Album

Six articles celebrate Korea 50 years on

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Collections: Malta’s Work in Progress

Collections: Malta’s Work in Progress

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Flights & Fancy: The Western Canadian Ramjet Co.

Flights & Fancy: The Western Canadian Ramjet Co.

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