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The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight. It operates two landmark facilities that, together, welcome more than eight million visitors a year.
Space Shuttle Discovery - National Air and Space Museum
Discovery was the third Space Shuttle orbiter vehicle to fly in space. It entered service in 1984 and retired from spaceflight in 2011 as the oldest and most accomplished orbiter.
Visit - National Air and Space Museum
One Museum, Two Locations The National Air and Space Museum has two locations: one in Washington, DC and one in Virginia. Admission is free for all.
The Evolution of Commercial Airliners - National Air and Space …
The Museum's collection holds a variety of different airplanes which help tell the story of flight. Our collection of commercial aircraft, such as the well-known Boeing 747, help tell the history of America by air.
The Space Race - National Air and Space Museum
2023年3月6日 · The Space Race grew out of a conflict known as the Cold War. While not a war in the traditional sense, the two countries were in a state of military and political tension that lasted nearly 50 years and were involved in proxy wars such as the war in Vietnam.
Apollo 11: The Moon Landing | National Air and Space Museum
On July 20, 1969, humans walked on the Moon for the first time.We look back at the legacy of our first small steps on the Moon and look forward to the next giant leap.
National Air and Space Museum in DC
One of the most popular museums in the world. Free time-entry passes required.
Apollo 13 - National Air and Space Museum
1970年4月11日 · When Apollo 13 launched on April 11, 1970, it was intended to be the third Apollo mission to land on the Moon. Unfortunately, an explosion in one of the oxygen tanks crippled the spacecraft during flight and the crew were forced to …
What Was the Space Race? - National Air and Space Museum
2023年8月23日 · In 1961, President John Kennedy called on the nation to send a man to the Moon. In 1969, the United States did just that. Today, many are familiar with the story of Neil Armstrong’s first few steps on the Moon (cue the “That’s one small step...” quote), but have you ever questioned why we invested so much time, effort, and national attention in getting there?
Apollo 11 Timeline - National Air and Space Museum
On July 20, 1969, a human walked on the Moon for the first time. Relive the full journey to and from the the Moon with this timeline.
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