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 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.
Homepage | National Air and Space Museum
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: 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.
The Evolution of the Commercial Airliner - National Air and Space …
Built by the Boeing Aircraft Company, the 367-80, better known as the Dash 80, would come to revolutionize commercial air transportation when its developed version entered service as the famous Boeing 707, America's first jet airliner. Boeing's 707 was designed for transcontinental or one-stop transatlantic range.
Plan a Field Trip | National Air and Space Museum
Field trip groups are required to reserve free timed-entry passes to visit the museum. If you reserve a group program, passes will be automatically reserved for your group. Up to two reservations of 55 people per group can be submitted for one day. If you require more than 110 timed entry passes, we suggest that you have a different group point ...
Breaking the Sound Barrier: Chuck Yeager and the Bell X-1
Oct 13, 2022 · Seventy-five years ago, on October 14, 1947, the Bell X-1 Glamorous Glennis, piloted by U.S. Air Force Captain Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager, became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound (Mach 1). The experimental purpose-built aircraft reached 1,127 kilometers (700 miles) per hour (Mach 1.06). Air launched from the bomb bay ...
Flight Before the Airplane | National Air and Space Museum
The First Aeronautical Engineer. Sir George Cayley (1773-1857) built the world’s first hand-launched glider in 1804. It was five feet long and was the first example of the configuration of a modern aircraft, with separate systems for lift and control. Cayley deserves to be remembered as the first aeronautical engineer.
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.