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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Jet Age - National Air and Space Museum
The Jet Age. The jet engine revolutionized air travel. Powerful and durable, jets enabled aircraft manufacturers to build bigger, faster, and more productive airliners. Jet technology also enabled airlines to reduce their operating costs and their airfares. Passengers benefited from falling fares—almost anyone who wanted to could now fly.
Apollo 11 Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft
Writing on the Wall. During the course of a project to produce a detailed 3D model of the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, conservators were able to observe and record some hand-written notes and markings in areas of the spacecraft that have been hidden from view for more than 40 years.The notes, figures, and a calendar tell us something about what life was like on …