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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.

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#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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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:

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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.

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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

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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.

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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?

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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.”

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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.

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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:

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"I'm an ordinary guy who had an opportunity to do extraordinary things." Before becoming the first Black NASA administrator, Maj. Gen. Charlie Bolden was a Marine aviator, test pilot, and astronaut. Discover his inspiring story: #BlackHistoryMonth

"I'm an ordinary guy who had an opportunity to do extraordinary things." Before becoming the first Black NASA administrator, Maj. Gen. Charlie Bolden was a Marine aviator, test pilot, and astronaut. Discover his inspiring story: #BlackHistoryMonth

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