The Wright Brothers | National Air and Space Museum
The 1909 Wright Military Flyer is the world's first military airplane. In 1908, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sought competitive bids for a two-seat observation aircraft. On June 3, 1909, the Wrights returned to Fort Myer with a new airplane to complete the trials begun in 1908, that were cut short by a crash. Satisfying all requirements, the Army ...
Apollo 11: The Moon Landing | National Air and Space Museum
A Saturn V rocket carrying the three Apollo 11 astronauts blasted off from Cape Kennedy. Over a million spectators, including Vice President Spiro Agnew and former President Lyndon Johnson, came to watch the lift off. After four days traveling to the Moon, the Lunar Module Eagle, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon.
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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.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center | National Air and Space Museum
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery, a Blackbird SR-71, and a Concorde, in two large hangars. Hours. Tickets. Location. Contact. Join us for Veterans Day, Monday November 11th. Explore military history in our world-renowned exhibits and enjoy a free guided tour.
Apollo 11 Timeline - National Air and Space Museum
Apollo 11 Timeline. 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 the timeline below. Vice President Spiro Agnew and former President Lyndon B. Johnson view the liftoff of Apollo 11 from pad 39A. Liftoff! The Apollo 11 Spacecraft launched from Cape Kennedy.
Visit - National Air and Space Museum
10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Open every day except December 25. Free admission. No passes required. Parking $15. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway. Chantilly, VA 20151. 703-572-4118. Learn in new ways while making memories on a unique field trip to one of our two locations.
National Air and Space Museum in DC
The full building is anticipated to be open in 2026. Free timed-entry passes are required. One of the most popular museums in the world. Visit our transformed museum on the National Mall. Hours. 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Open every day except December 25, 2024 and January 20, 2025. Contact. 202-633-2214.
The Cuban Missile Crisis | National Air and Space Museum
Oct 27, 2023. By. Home. The Cuban Missile Crisis. Maj. Richard Heyser had been sitting 14 miles above the Earth for 5 hours. Soaring at the edge of space, he flew from northern California, around the Gulf of Mexico, and approached the small island of Cuba. He reached into the controls of his U-2 spy plane and flipped on the camera.
Frequently Asked Questions | National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum’s Washington, DC, location is on the National Mall between the U.S. Capitol and the Smithsonian Castle. It is bordered by Independence Avenue, Jefferson Drive, and 4th and 7th Streets SW. The street address is 600 Independence Avenue.
During Your Visit | National Air and Space Museum
Accessibility. The National Air and Space Museum is committed to ensuring all visitors feel welcome. Below are just some of the accessible services we offer. For questions related to accessibility and museum resources, contact us : Phone: 202-633-2211 from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm ET. Email: [email protected].