Air and Space Museum
Why Are So Few Flowers and Fruits Blue? And More Questions From Our Readers
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When Jackie Cochran Flew This Jet, She Broke All Kind of Barriers
The spirited aviator came out of poverty to soar to great heights
In One Mission in October 1944, Two F6F Hellcats Shot Down a Record 15 Enemy Aircraft
U.S. Navy Pilots David McCampbell and Roy Rushing made history in a heroic air battle over the Leyte Gulf
Following the 1986 and 2003 Shuttle Disasters, 'Discovery' Launched America Back Into Space
This "Champion of the Fleet," a signature Smithsonian artifact, flew 39 space missions and traveled 150 million miles
How Do Gorillas Get Heart Disease? And More Questions From Our Readers
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Smithsonian's Chris Browne Was the Manager at Ronald Reagan National Airport on 9/11
The acting director of the National Air and Space Museum reflects 20 years later on the rapid grounding of air traffic across the US
Commemorate 9/11 With Free Virtual Programs, Resources From the Smithsonian
Here's how the American History Museum, the National Postal Museum and more are reflecting on the tragedy
Disney's Dusty Crophopper—the Little Airplane that Could—Comes to the Smithsonian
Iconic Air Tractor aircraft on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center this Saturday
The P-51 Mustang Was the Quintessential Aircraft of the World War II Era
In duels over Eastern Europe, the agile fighter scored kill after kill
Jeff Bezos Gifts Historic $200 Million to the Smithsonian
The Amazon founder's gift—the largest since the Institution was created in 1846—will support the Air and Space Museum renovation and a new education center
The Day Germany's First Jet Fighter Soared Into History
Allied pilots were surprised by the aircraft's speed and armament; but it was a case of too little too late
Remembering the Supermarine Spitfire, Iconic Fighter Plane of World War II
'Spit' pilots flew their first combat missions over Dunkirk during the Battle of France
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Will Reopen in June
Discover tips for visiting the T-Rex, the Hope Diamond and more, when 10 Smithsonian museums reopen this summer
Why Did NASA Test a Helicopter on Mars?
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Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter Lands at the National Air and Space Museum
Udvar-Hazy visitors can watch conservators give the film prop a careful exam before it goes on view in 2022
This Odd Early Flying Machine Made History but Didn't Have the Right Stuff
Aerodrome No. 5 had to be launched by catapult on the Potomac River on May 6, 1896, but it flew unpiloted 3,300 feet
Twelve Must-Sees When the Smithsonian Reopens Udvar-Hazy Center May 5
The massive showcase facility offers plenty of space for social distance along with plenty of air and space travel history
Remembering Michael Collins
As the third director of the National Air and Space Museum, the former astronaut campaigned for a museum on the Mall in time for the nation’s bicentennial
Smithsonian Announces the Zoo and Seven Museums Open in May
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 visiting
When Is Kente Cloth Worn and More Questions From Our Readers
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