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Jul 17, 2019

Here’s What The Rocket Projection On The Washington Monument Looks Like

Viewers can see a recreation of the Apollo 11 launch projected on the Monument this weekend.

Jul 16, 2019

Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit Is On Display For The First Time In 13 Years

Following a $500,000 conservation.

Jul 15, 2019

11 Ways To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing In And Around D.C.

From a 3.5 billion-year-old moon rock to 363-foot rocket, here are eleven things to do this week to commemorate humans walking on the moon. 

Jul 20, 2015

The Smithsonian Turns To Crowdfunding, Starting With Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit

It is the beginning of a multi-project partnership with Kickstarter.

Jul 12, 2013

Maryland Congresswoman Wants to Create National Park—On the Moon

Take your family on a summer vacation to the Apollo 11 landing site.

Aug 25, 2012

Obama on Armstrong: ‘Among the Greatest of American Heroes’

Statements from President Obama, Mitt Romney and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on the death of Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong.

Jun 23, 2009

Air & Space Museum Celebrates Apollo 11 Anniversary in July

Forty years ago next month, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to step foot on the Moon. The National Air and Space Museum is celebrating Apollo 11’s historic journey throughout July, with book signings, presentations by experts on the Saturn V rocket, the Lunar Module, and even one on the “so-called Moon-landing hoax.” The capstone lecture featuring the entire Apollo 11 crew and Mission Control creator Chris Kraft sold-out instantly through…

 
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