Thanks to NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration for their loan of Robonaut 2 to the Museum! It went on display today at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. In 2011, Robonaut 2 flew to the International Space Station on Space Shuttle Discovery’s final mission. On the ISS, it demonstrated capabilities such as working with tools, moving soft materials, cleaning handrails, and using American Sign Language. Robonaut 2 spent seven years on the ISS before returning to Earth in 2018.
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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, as well as related works of art and archival materials. It operates two landmark facilities that, together, welcome more than eight million visitors a year, making it the most visited museum in the country. It also is home to the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies.
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Thank you to Blue Origin for donating New Shepard rocket “Propulsion Module 4-2” and New Shepard Crew Capsule RSS “First Step” to the Museum. They will go on display in two future exhibitions at our Museum in DC and will help us tell the story of current spaceflight and future exploration. "Propulsion Module 4-2” became the first booster to successfully fly to space and land vertically in 2015. It will go on display in “RTX Living in the Space Age Hall,” scheduled to open by 2026. New Shepard crew capsule RSS “First Step” flew Blue Origin’s first crewed flight in 2021 and will go on display in “Futures in Space” scheduled to open by 2026. The capsule is still being flown, so a full-scale model will initially go on display in the exhibition until "First Step" is retired from service.
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The National Air and Space Museum Board is pleased to recognize new members Matt Byrd and Phillip Sarofim. Matt Byrd serves as president & CEO of Hillwood Aviation, associated with The Perot Group of companies, focusing on real estate, investments and aviation related business opportunities. Phillip Sarofim, founding partner and CEO of Trousdale Ventures, established the firm with a resolute commitment to planetary well-being. He invests in founders that are building a better tomorrow and that are empowering and enhancing both lives and the planet. Thank you to Matt and Phillip for sharing their passion and expertise with us and for their participation on the Board.
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Congratulations to National Air and Space Museum Board member Tom Haas for receiving the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal last night! In the decade since he joined our Board, he has demonstrated time and time again his ability to identify what our greatest need is — and his willingness to step in and meet that need. This honor is greatly deserved.
From the desk of Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III: It was a pleasure to present the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal to Thomas W. Haas to acknowledge and celebrate his generosity and profound impact on the entire Smithsonian and our National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. A pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft mechanic, Tom has been instrumental in our work to document and share the history and science of aviation and astronomy with the world. Because of his support and dedication, the National Air and Space Museum has evolved into the remarkable and beloved place it is today. A great example is the “Thomas W. Haas We All Fly” gallery which memorializes the breadth and depth of aviation and the myriad ways flight technology has reshaped our society. Established in 1965, the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal honors individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the advancement of art, science, history, culture, education, or technology. I know I speak for all of us here at the Smithsonian when I say: Thank you, Tom. We are immensely grateful for the potential you see in our work and your commitment to help realize it.
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T-1 week to apply for an internship at Air and Space this summer! Apply by February 29: https://s.si.edu/48Os7JG
Want to intern at the National Air and Space Museum this summer? Know someone who would be perfect for an internship with us? We're offering paid internships in education, aviation history, planetary science, video production, and more as part of our 2024 Summer Internship Program. The application closes February 29. Learn more about this summer's projects and how to apply: https://s.si.edu/48Os7JG
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This week we announced that the next galleries to open at the Museum in DC will be “Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall” and “Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight.” These two galleries will open in spring 2025 along with the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater & the entrance on the National Mall. The remaining galleries will open in phases, with most completed by the building's 50th anniversary in July 2026: - Allan and Shelley Holt Innovations Gallery - “At Home in Space” - “Futures in Space” - Flight and the Arts Center - “Jay I. Kislak World War II in the Air” - “Modern Military Aviation” - “National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe” - “RTX Living in the Space Age” - “Textron How Things Fly” - "World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation" Learn more: https://s.si.edu/3SixU3k
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Want to intern at the National Air and Space Museum this summer? Know someone who would be perfect for an internship with us? We're offering paid internships in education, aviation history, planetary science, video production, and more as part of our 2024 Summer Internship Program. The application closes February 29. Learn more about this summer's projects and how to apply: https://s.si.edu/48Os7JG
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