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October/November 2021

Features

Despite its caustic personality, the planet closest to Earth has answers these scientists want.

Thanks to Carthage College students, pilots will always know.

Susan Karlin

The new electric, vertical-lift designs might mean it’s closer than you think.

A new gallery explores the American fascination with fast movers.

Jeremy R. Kinney

Don’t body shame the Celera 500L. It just may revolutionize business aviation.

After years of delay and frustration, the James Webb Space Telescope is ready to launch.

Zero emissions and a million pounds of lift renew the appeal of these century-old giants.

Viewport

From the Acting Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

Christopher U. Browne

Interview

Flying the F-15 to victory in Desert Storm.

Sightings

NASA’s first photographer created an intimate historical record.

I Was There

The B-29 stayed in Greenland, but the caribou made it (barely) home.

Up to Speed

Up to Speed

The fastest airplane wins in the 2022 Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race.

One More Thing

This full-size movie prop helped the Rebel Alliance defeat the Galactic Empire.