Stories of daring, stories of technological feats, stories of prevailing against the odds ... these are the stories we tell at the National Air and Space Museum. Dive in to the stories below to discover, learn, and be inspired. 

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March 21, 2025 Amelia Earhart’s Trophy Chest: An Art Deco Tribute to Her Legacy Story

In preparation for its new display in the Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight gallery, Amelia Earhart's chest came to the Emil Buehler Conservation Laboratory at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center for assessment and treatment.

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March 20, 2025 Spacewalking Without a Rope Story | Air & Space Quarterly

A look at the NASA's manned maneuvering unit (MMU) in detail.

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March 20, 2025 The World Wasn't Ready for Nuclear-Powered Bombers Story | Air & Space Quarterly

The Cold War story of the Nuclear Test Aircraft, the NB-36H, the world’s first flying nuclear reactor. 

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March 20, 2025 Modern Military Aviation Story | Air & Space Quarterly

A new National Air and Space museum gallery explores how American military aviation evolved, grew, and shaped our world in the years since World War II.

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March 20, 2025 A Military Airplane Flies Into the Sunset Story | Air & Space Quarterly

Aviation and space in the news.

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March 20, 2025 Unconventional Landings Story | Air & Space Quarterly

From the Director

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March 20, 2025 An Expert Craftsman Rebuilds a Vintage Airplane Story | Air & Space Quarterly

In depth story of Jay Flanagan, a restoration specialist and master woodworker at the National Air and Space Museum, and his restoration of the Lincoln-Standard H.S. at the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

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March 20, 2025 The Best Wood for World War I Airplanes Story | Air & Space Quarterly

To manufacture thousands of airplanes for its World War I allies, the  Army formed the Spruce Production Division (SPD) to meet the demand.

 

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March 20, 2025 When Airplanes Make Emergency Landings on Water Story | Air & Space Quarterly

Surviving an aircraft pilot takes piloting skills and rigorous training.

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March 20, 2025 A Rocketeer's Simple But Effective Tools Story | Air & Space Quarterly

Many of Robert H. Goddard's early rockets are part of the National Air and Space Museum’s permanent collection, some of which are on display at the Museum in Washington, D.C., and at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. 

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