D2.His.16.6-8. Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past.

Amelia Earhart was awarded this medal in recognition of her transatlantic flight in June 1928. With that flight Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, though she was merely a ...

Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt entered the U.S. Air Force in 1992, earning her commission as a distinguished graduate of the Air Force ROTC program. Leavitt was initially denied her request to fly the ...

Archaeologists use aerial images to learn more about the past. Join us as we explore how changing your perspective can help you uncover new information. Hear from an aerial photographer about his work ...

Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC.

Are you curious about the night sky? Come to the planetarium at the Museum in DC for a live, guided tour of what you can see after sunset. The facilitator will answer questions and customize the ...

Support the Museum We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire ...

What kinds of tools can people use to examine the Earth? Join us to play an “I Spy” game with Steve Jenkins’ wordless book, Looking Down, and consider all kinds of tools from satellites to magnifying ...

John Henry Honour is a Senior Captain US Airways. Capt. Honour retired professional flying in January 2004. During his 40 year career he flew more than 7 million miles with 21,000 hours spanning ...

Mr. Kenneth J. Szalai led the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center from 1989 to 1998, in a renaissance of experimental flight research programs including the X-29, X-31, X-36, and X38. : He developed ...

LCDR Nolan grew up in New Orleans and attended Brother Martin High School. He knew then that he wanted to be a pilot and joined the JROTC with the goal of flying for the Navy. He graduated with a ...

The 94th Aero Squadron was activated at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas on August 20, 1917. Commanded by Major Raoul Lufberry, the 94th was the first American squadron at the front. Known, for of its ...