The National Air and Space Museum Legacy Society recognizes individuals who share the Museum’s commitment to preserving the history of aviation and spaceflight for the next generation by supporting ...

Contact Soil Sampling Devices (2) were flown on Apollo 16 only. Their purpose was to collect special samples of the uppermost layers of lunar regolith.

Through a representative in England, General Electric learned of the pioneering jet engine development of Frank Whittle. This resulted in a visit by General H.H. Arnold, Chief of the U.S. Army Air ...

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