Air and Space Museum
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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How Neil Armstrong Avoided Near-Disaster to Make the First Space Docking
Smithsonian curator Michael Neufeld recounts the harrowing details of when Gemini Vlll astronauts faced the first life-threatening, in-flight emergency
What to Expect When Ingenuity Takes Flight This Week on Mars
Nicknamed 'Ginny,' the Mars helicopter is set to take off from the surface of the Red Planet no earlier than April 14
The Day Soviet Aircraft Attacked American Pilots
On that April 'Black Thursday' 70 years ago, the air war over Korea changed as the Allies scrambled to counter the superior MiG-15 jet fighter
Gender-Inclusive Language Puts an End to the Era of 'Manned' Spaceflight
It is time to honor six decades of women's contributions to spaceflight, says the Air and Space Museum, with unbiased verbs like 'crewed' or 'piloted'
How Can Suburbs Control Deer Populations? And More Questions From Our Readers
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How Gen. Henry 'Hap' Arnold, the Architect of American Air Power, Overcame His Fear of Flying
Despite his phobia, the five-star general built the U.S. Air Force
Is There Life on Mars?
Smithsonian scientist John Grant says we have to know what to look for and where to go on the planet for evidence
How the Perseverance Rover Paves a Path Into the Future
Three new (and particularly challenging) aspects of the Mars 2020 mission that distinguishes it from previous missions
Will We Ever Send Humans to Venus?
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Why a Smithsonian Researcher Is Tracking the Wind on Mars
When Perseverance lands, Mariah Baker will collect data that will prepare the way for crewed missions to the Red Planet
Recalling the Thrill of Pathfinder's Mission to Mars
Almost three decades ago, Americans were awed by the pitch-perfect airbag-assisted landing and the deploying of the rover Sojourner
Six Ways to Celebrate Perseverance This February
Be a part of NASA's Perseverance rover landing this February with these six ways to celebrate the mission to Mars
When Astronaut Alan Shepard Hit the Golf Shot Heard 'Round the World
“The Moon is one big sand trap,” the astronaut said after he brought the game to a new frontier
A Fleet of Air Taxis Is Coming to Central Florida by 2025
For future trips from Orlando to Tampa, consider the high road
How the Rugged F4F Wildcat Held the Line During World War II
Designed by Grumman Iron Works, the tough little fighter kept America in the fight during those early dark days in the Pacific Theater
Have Any North American Species Become Invasive Elsewhere in the World?
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Five Things We Learned From Astronaut Victor Glover
Discover what it's really like to live and work in space! Astronaut Victor Glover shares his thoughts and little-known facts about being an astronaut
Why NORAD Tracks Santa Claus
How did a misdialed phone number lead to a holiday tradition.
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