Udvar-Hazy Center | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/udvar-hazy-center/RSS feed for Udvar-Hazy CenterenFri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000The James Webb Space Telescope and the Parker Solar Probe Changed How We See the Universe. Now, Their Models Have Found a Home at the Smithsonianhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/the-james-webb-space-telescope-and-the-parker-solar-probe-changed-how-we-see-the-universe-now-their-models-have-found-a-home-at-the-smithsonian-180988524/The National Air and Space Museum’s Virginia location now displays the objects which represent critical leaps forward in technology and exploration by NASAFri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/the-james-webb-space-telescope-and-the-parker-solar-probe-changed-how-we-see-the-universe-now-their-models-have-found-a-home-at-the-smithsonian-180988524/Could This Space Oven Allow Astronauts to Finally Cook in Space?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/could-this-space-oven-allow-astronauts-to-finally-cook-in-space-180986036/An aerospace engineer has invented an appliance that can whip up quiches, pizzas and more in a zero-gravity environmentWed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/could-this-space-oven-allow-astronauts-to-finally-cook-in-space-180986036/The 80-Year Mystery of the U.S. Navy's 'Ghost Blimp'https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-80-year-mystery-of-the-us-navys-ghost-blimp-180980531/The L-8 returned from patrolling the California coast for Japanese subs in August 1942, but its two-man crew was nowhere to be foundTue, 16 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-80-year-mystery-of-the-us-navys-ghost-blimp-180980531/Disney's Dusty Crophopper—the Little Airplane that Could—Comes to the Smithsonianhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/disneys-dusty-crophopper-little-airplane-couldcomes-smithsonian-180978452/Iconic Air Tractor aircraft on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center this SaturdayWed, 18 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/disneys-dusty-crophopper-little-airplane-couldcomes-smithsonian-180978452/Twelve Must-Sees When the Smithsonian Reopens Udvar-Hazy Center May 5https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/twelve-must-sees-when-smithsonian-reopens-udvar-hazy-center-july-24-180975293/The massive showcase facility offers plenty of space for social distance along with plenty of air and space travel historyMon, 20 Jul 2020 16:36:44 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/twelve-must-sees-when-smithsonian-reopens-udvar-hazy-center-july-24-180975293/Smithsonian Announces the Zoo and Seven Museums Open in Mayhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/may-youll-finally-be-able-see-baby-panda-person-180977579/You'll finally be able to see the baby panda in person; here's our comprehensive list of what's on view and tips for visitingFri, 23 Apr 2021 16:30:22 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/may-youll-finally-be-able-see-baby-panda-person-180977579/How Gen. Henry 'Hap' Arnold, the Architect of American Air Power, Overcame His Fear of Flyinghttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-gen-henry-hap-arnold-architect-american-air-power-overcame-his-fear-flying-180977206/Despite his phobia, the five-star general built the U.S. Air ForceWed, 10 Mar 2021 14:15:37 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-gen-henry-hap-arnold-architect-american-air-power-overcame-his-fear-flying-180977206/A Special Air Delivery From the U.S. Navy Arrives With Only a Few Dingshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/special--air-delivery-us-navy-arrives-only-few-dings-180976357/An F/A-18C Blue Angels Hornet just flew into D.C. to make its debut as a museum artifact at the National Air and Space MuseumThu, 19 Nov 2020 19:51:59 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/special--air-delivery-us-navy-arrives-only-few-dings-180976357/Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo to Close Due to Increased Cases of Covid-19https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/smithsonian-museums-and-national-zoo-close-due-increased-cases-covid-19-180976340/In an official statement, the Institution announced a temporary closing of all its public facilities beginning November 23 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:29 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/smithsonian-museums-and-national-zoo-close-due-increased-cases-covid-19-180976340/What Does the Smithsonian Look Like in the Post-COVID Era?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/what-does-smithsonian-look-post-covid-era-180975417/Key personnel from across the Institution weigh in on the long road back to normal(ish) operationsTue, 28 Jul 2020 18:33:07 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/what-does-smithsonian-look-post-covid-era-180975417/