National Air and Space Museum's banner

National Air and Space Museum

@airandspace • 397,700 subscribers

Sharing inspiring stories, moments of awe, and one-of-a-kind artifacts from aviation and space history. Start exploring: https://t.co/Nw4JxChkHI ✈️ 🚀 🪐

Shorts

Yeah, we’ve got a gallery for that. 🧑‍🚀 Visit “Destination Moon” at the Museum in DC to reminisce on Apollo and dream about what’s next.

Yeah, we’ve got a gallery for that. 🧑‍🚀 Visit “Destination Moon” at the Museum in DC to reminisce on Apollo and dream about what’s next.

16,485 Aufrufe

#OTD in 1965, the Ranger 9 spacecraft made a planned impact on the Moon. This video shows Ranger's final seconds before impact.

#OTD in 1965, the Ranger 9 spacecraft made a planned impact on the Moon. This video shows Ranger's final seconds before impact.

10,984 Aufrufe

Videos

Anya Rossi

sweetdream.ai

SweetDream.ai•Sponsored•Livecam

Watch Anya Live

Anya is streaming live right now! Join her private show and enjoy exclusive content.

Exclusive private shows

1.2k viewers online

Private Show

Join now for exclusive access

Free preview available • Premium content

A Blue Origin New Shepard rocket just went on display in our new "RTX Living in the Space Age” exhibition! Check out this behind-the-scenes look at how we installed the 50-foot-tall and nearly 36-ton rocket.

A Blue Origin New Shepard rocket just went on display in our new "RTX Living in the Space Age” exhibition! Check out this behind-the-scenes look at how we installed the 50-foot-tall and nearly 36-ton rocket.

National Air and Space Museum

141,692 Aufrufe • vor 28 Tagen

Explore how warring nations used airpower in their quest for victory in “Jay I. Kislak World War II in the Air.” Now on view at the National Air and Space Museum in DC.

Explore how warring nations used airpower in their quest for victory in “Jay I. Kislak World War II in the Air.” Now on view at the National Air and Space Museum in DC.

National Air and Space Museum

11,283 Aufrufe • vor 7 Tagen

How convenient when a new artifact can fly itself in! A McDonnell Douglas F-15C just arrived at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center to join our collection. The F-15 Eagle is one of the most historically significant fighter aircraft since World War II, in part because of its combat record in many U.S. conflicts of the past 50 years.

How convenient when a new artifact can fly itself in! A McDonnell Douglas F-15C just arrived at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center to join our collection. The F-15 Eagle is one of the most historically significant fighter aircraft since World War II, in part because of its combat record in many U.S. conflicts of the past 50 years.

National Air and Space Museum

322,486 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

July 20, 1969, 10:56 pm ET: "That's one small step for man... One giant leap for mankind." Hundreds of millions of people tuned in around the world to watch the moment Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon. How NASA made it happen:

July 20, 1969, 10:56 pm ET: "That's one small step for man... One giant leap for mankind." Hundreds of millions of people tuned in around the world to watch the moment Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon. How NASA made it happen:

National Air and Space Museum

21,574 Aufrufe • vor 18 Tagen

A B-29 Superfortress moving under its own power isn't something you see every day, just ask our friends at Dulles Air Traffic Control. Doc, one of only two airworthy B-29s, flew in this afternoon for tomorrow's Innovations in Flight event at our Udvar-Hazy Center.

A B-29 Superfortress moving under its own power isn't something you see every day, just ask our friends at Dulles Air Traffic Control. Doc, one of only two airworthy B-29s, flew in this afternoon for tomorrow's Innovations in Flight event at our Udvar-Hazy Center.

National Air and Space Museum

339,709 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

September 11, 2001, 9:45 am: The FAA closed U.S. airspace — the first unplanned closure of U.S. airspace in history. In just a matter of hours, all commercial air traffic was grounded. #September11

September 11, 2001, 9:45 am: The FAA closed U.S. airspace — the first unplanned closure of U.S. airspace in history. In just a matter of hours, all commercial air traffic was grounded. #September11

National Air and Space Museum

777,857 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

On September 11, 2001, at 9:45 am, the FAA closed U.S. airspace—the first unplanned closure of U.S. airspace in history. In just a matter of hours, all commercial air traffic was grounded. #September11

On September 11, 2001, at 9:45 am, the FAA closed U.S. airspace—the first unplanned closure of U.S. airspace in history. In just a matter of hours, all commercial air traffic was grounded. #September11

National Air and Space Museum

187,847 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

Explore the history — and ongoing triumphs — of the telescope age in “U.S. National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe.” Now on view at the National Air and Space Museum in DC.

Explore the history — and ongoing triumphs — of the telescope age in “U.S. National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe.” Now on view at the National Air and Space Museum in DC.

National Air and Space Museum

11,784 Aufrufe • vor 14 Tagen

With an 80-foot wingspan, installing the Lockheed U-2C above the Museum’s walkway was no easy task. The iconic spy plane will return on display at the Museum on the National Mall this summer:

With an 80-foot wingspan, installing the Lockheed U-2C above the Museum’s walkway was no easy task. The iconic spy plane will return on display at the Museum on the National Mall this summer:

National Air and Space Museum

41,641 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

This timelapse from the 1970s shows the National Air and Space Museum being built on the National Mall. Explore the story of how Air and Space got its place on the Mall:

This timelapse from the 1970s shows the National Air and Space Museum being built on the National Mall. Explore the story of how Air and Space got its place on the Mall:

National Air and Space Museum

15,134 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

How do we move a massive rocket into the Museum and install it in place? Very carefully! Check out this timelapse of the move and install of the @BlueOrigin New Shepard "Propulsion Module 4-2" booster that just joined our collection.

How do we move a massive rocket into the Museum and install it in place? Very carefully! Check out this timelapse of the move and install of the @BlueOrigin New Shepard "Propulsion Module 4-2" booster that just joined our collection.

National Air and Space Museum

154,010 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Last night, the Museum’s 2026 Michael Collins Trophy for Current Achievement was awarded to the Boeing Starliner Flight Test Crew. Astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore’s extensive spaceflight experience prepared them to not just adapt but excel with personal strength, grace, and competence when their eight-day mission turned into one that lasted more than nine months. Watch the featured video now. #CollinsTrophy

Last night, the Museum’s 2026 Michael Collins Trophy for Current Achievement was awarded to the Boeing Starliner Flight Test Crew. Astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore’s extensive spaceflight experience prepared them to not just adapt but excel with personal strength, grace, and competence when their eight-day mission turned into one that lasted more than nine months. Watch the featured video now. #CollinsTrophy

National Air and Space Museum

26,770 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Step inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building where the Artemis II rocket was stacked.

Step inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building where the Artemis II rocket was stacked.

National Air and Space Museum

31,744 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

World War II aircraft and more have begun arriving for our Innovations in Flight event tomorrow. Can you identify these aircraft?

World War II aircraft and more have begun arriving for our Innovations in Flight event tomorrow. Can you identify these aircraft?

National Air and Space Museum

44,797 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

This week in 1942, the prototype XB-29 flew for the first time. 83 years later, there are only two airworthy B-29s remaining. Earlier this year we had the chance to take a flight in the B-29 Superfortress “Doc.”

This week in 1942, the prototype XB-29 flew for the first time. 83 years later, there are only two airworthy B-29s remaining. Earlier this year we had the chance to take a flight in the B-29 Superfortress “Doc.”

National Air and Space Museum

31,444 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

July 20, 1969, 10:56 pm ET: "That's one small step for man... One giant leap for mankind." Hundreds of millions of people tuned in around the world to watch the moment Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon. How NASA made it happen:

July 20, 1969, 10:56 pm ET: "That's one small step for man... One giant leap for mankind." Hundreds of millions of people tuned in around the world to watch the moment Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon. How NASA made it happen:

National Air and Space Museum

55,904 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

In 2018, Jim Lovell reflected on seeing the Earth from lunar orbit for the first time at our Spirit of Apollo event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8. Ad astra, Captain Lovell. Read more of his reflections on Apollo 8:

In 2018, Jim Lovell reflected on seeing the Earth from lunar orbit for the first time at our Spirit of Apollo event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8. Ad astra, Captain Lovell. Read more of his reflections on Apollo 8:

National Air and Space Museum

30,624 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

On this day in 2019, after being projected on the Washington Monument for three nights, our #GoForTheMoon Saturn V projection launched for the first time. It was quite a spectacular sight. Watch the full show again:

On this day in 2019, after being projected on the Washington Monument for three nights, our #GoForTheMoon Saturn V projection launched for the first time. It was quite a spectacular sight. Watch the full show again:

National Air and Space Museum

13,103 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Happy 21st birthday to our Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center! 🎂🥳 Near Dulles Airport in northern Virginia, our second location opened #OTD in 2003 and has seen millions of amazing visitors since.

Happy 21st birthday to our Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center! 🎂🥳 Near Dulles Airport in northern Virginia, our second location opened #OTD in 2003 and has seen millions of amazing visitors since.

National Air and Space Museum

16,179 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

After being projected on the Washington Monument for three nights, tonight in 2019 our #GoForTheMoon Saturn V launched for the first time. It was quite a spectacular sight. Watch the full show again:

After being projected on the Washington Monument for three nights, tonight in 2019 our #GoForTheMoon Saturn V launched for the first time. It was quite a spectacular sight. Watch the full show again:

National Air and Space Museum

21,771 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren