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The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air & space objects in the world. Legal:

Washington, DC
airandspace.si.edu
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Joined May 2008

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  1. 2 hours ago

    Today in 2000: Official groundbreaking at our Udvar-Hazy Center in VA. More about our history:

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  2. 14 hours ago

    We mourn the passing of Skylab astronaut and Shuttle Commander Paul Weitz, an explorer whose work helped us find a home in space.

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  3. 16 hours ago

    Astronaut Lingo with : What Is "Puffy Head Bird Legs?" -

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  4. 17 hours ago

    TDIH 1978: Pres Jimmy Carter signed Airline Deregulation Act into law. 1st time an industry was deregulated in US:

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  5. 19 hours ago

    How a "Flying Pickup Truck" Survived Pearl Harbor -

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  6. 21 hours ago

    Today in 2003: British Airways Concorde service ended. More in blog archive: "A Beautiful Bird Grounded":

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  7. 22 hours ago

    5 Years Ago Today: Stanley, an autonomous car, traveled from to our Museum in DC:

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  8. Oct 23

    Put your aviation & space geekery to the test each month. Sign up for our e-newsletter for stories, trivia & more:

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  9. Oct 23

    Astronaut Shares Challenges Faced in Space -

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  10. Oct 23

    in 1927: Charles Lindbergh completed his goodwill tour of 48 U.S. states:

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  11. Oct 23

    See Columbia in Your City or At Home -

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  12. Oct 23

    A spooky Ask an Expert Live this Wednesday!

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  13. Oct 23

    Today in 1961: Mercury "Freedom 7" capsule flown by Alan Shepard on May 5, 1961 was donated to .

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  14. Oct 21

    It's been a busy day for staff! Our Archives Department spent the day at for .

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  15. Oct 21

    Thanks to all who came out to !

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  16. Oct 21

    Carmen Sandiego? We found her!

    6 replies 33 retweets 155 likes
  17. Oct 21

    The force is strong at !

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  18. Oct 21

    Story time is a regular occurrence at . Costumes make them extra spooky!

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  19. Oct 21

    Our newest volunteers greet guests who stop by Area 51 at

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  20. Oct 21

    Who you gonna call?

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