 Smithsonian Enlists Star Trek Fans to Help Send USS Enterprise Back in Time
National Air and Space Museum Seeks Photos to Document Artifact's History. Full press release
Earth's Tidal Forces Linked to Shrinking Moon
Smithsonian Scientist Cites Newly Discovered Lunar Faults as Evidence. Full press release
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October 25, 1940
First test flight of the North American NA-73, prototype of what would become the P-51 Mustang fighter. At left is the North American P-51D-30-NA on view in the World War II Aviation gallery in the Museum in Washington, DC. Learn more |
Tools of the EVA Trade
This "What's New in Aerospace?" panel discussion and presentation covers the various tools used by astronauts during extra-vehicular activities in space. View video.(54 minutes) This program was made possible by the generous support of Boeing. |
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Zvezda Service Module Celebrates 15 Years in Orbit, by Cathleen Lewis, curator in the Space History Department
New Horizons: The Gift That Keeps Giving, by Jim Zimbelman, geologist in the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
Inside Look: Celebrating New Horizons with the Mission Team, by Emily Martin, postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
SpaceShipOne Folds its Wing, by Tony Carp, restoration specialist and artifact rigger in the Collections Department
Obscure Objects: Gene Kranz's Apollo 13 Vest, by
Kathleen Hanser, writer-editor in the Office of Communications
Duct Tape Auto Repair on the Moon, by Max Campbell, intern in the Space History Department
Pioneer Carries Message Across the Stars, by Paul Ceruzzi, curator in the Space History Department, and Andrew Johnston, geographer in the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
Conserving Wiley Post's Helmet, by Sharon Norquest, conservator in the Collections Department
Celebrating Labor Day with the Thompson Trophy, by Elizabeth Borja, archivist in the Archives Department
We're Sending the USS Enterprise Back in Time, by Nick Partridge, public affairs specialist in the Office of Communications
Building a Spacesuit Out of Spare Parts, by Patricia Dawson, intern in the Space History Department
Remembering Frank E. Petersen, Jr., by Cathleen Lewis, curator in the Space History Department
Earth is Shaping the Shrinking Moon, by Tom Watters, senior scientist and geologist in the Museum's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies |
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 You've Never Seen the Spirit of St. Louis Like This Before
Museum photographer Eric Long took some terrific interior and exterior close-ups of Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis when it was recently on the floor for cleaning and conservation treatment. The photo above shows the right side of the instrument panel. Check out more of these rare close-ups in this album. |
 Lunar Module Moves to MilestonesThe Apollo Lunar Module #2 (LM) has been moved in two pieces to the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall, its future home. Here the ascent stage is lifted off the descent stage as the first step in the move. The LM will receive conservation treatment and then be fully reassembled in early 2016. Learn more in this press release. |
Descent Stage
Here is the LM's descent stage left behind after the ascent stage was moved to the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall. It was subsequently moved to the Milestones gallery as well.
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 Air & Scare
Saturday, October 24
2:00 - 7:00 pm
At the Udvar-Hazy Center
See the spooky side of air and space at our annual Halloween event! Arrive in costume for safe indoor trick-or-treating, creepy crafts, spooky science experiments, and other Halloween-themed activities. The tiniest visitors can check out the Tot Zone to play dress-up and hear a story. Air & Scare is fun for the whole family! This event is made possible by the generous support of Mars Chocolate North America.
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| All events are free unless otherwise noted. Many of the Museum's lectures are webcast live and then archived. To plan beyond October, visit the online calendar. |
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At the Museum in Washington, DC
CORRECTION: In last month's issue the word "American" was left out in describing astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the September 29 John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History speaker . She was the first American woman to walk in space.
Family Day -- Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Aviation and Space
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
This program is made possible through the generous support of Northrop Grumman Corporation.
What's New in Aerospace?
Panel Discussion: Sally Ride: Curating Her Life
Panelists: Tam O'Shaughnessy, Valerie Neal, Margaret Weitekamp, and Patti Williams
Tuesday, October 6, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
This program is made possible through the generous support of Boeing.
Tot Rock: Jammin' at the Smithsonian
Ben Rudnick and Friends: Blast Off for Fun (Kid's Concert)
A Discovery Theater Presentation
Thursday, October 8, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, and 1:00 pm
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Friday, October 9, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, and 1:00 pm
GE Aviation Lecture
Predator: Transforming Modern Warfare with Drones
Presenter: James G. Clark, Director, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Innovation, U.S. Air Force
Tuesday, October 27, 8:00 pm
The GE Aviation Lecture Series is made possible by the generous support of GE Aviation.
Coming in November: Flight Jacket Night featuring recording-breaking stratospheric explorer Alan Eustace |
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Who was Charles Lindbergh's copilot on his exploratory flights to Asia in the Lockheed Sirius Tingmissartoq in 1931 and 1933? Answer
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Close-up of the flag on the Friendship 7 capsule
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The 2016 Wall Calendar is Here!The National Air and Space Society's 2016 wall calendar will be mailed out to members later this fall. Join or renew today to receive the calendar, which showcases an array of artifacts from the Museum's Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall. Visit our website for more information. Become a member today!
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From Air & Space Magazine
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A new book says that life on Mars will no longer be science fiction.
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Coming soon to the Airbus IMAX® Theater: The Martian
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission.
Experience it at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center starting October 1 on a six-story screen!
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Photographic Card Deck
Thrill to historical accomplishments in air and space as you review 100 full-color cards featuring curator-selected treasures from our National Air and Space Museum. Each card in the deck includes a photograph of the object on the front and a 200-word description plus key data on the back. Details
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One Museum, Two Locations
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6th St. and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC
202-633-2214
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Parkway
Chantilly, VA
703-572-4118
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Normal hours are every day except December 25 from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Admission is free. Parking at the Udvar-Hazy Center is $15, free after 4:00 pm.
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