The Apollo 11 Moon landing is regarded as one of the most incredible moments in human history. But after the Apollo 11 astronauts walked on the Moon, they... more >
The Museum of Flight Blog
Your destination for stories and insights on all things aviation and aerospace.
Imagine the feeling of floating and seeing bright stars set against the inky darkness of the night sky. Imagine seeing the Earth’s curvature and the... more >
Top 5 Things To Do At The Museum of Flight This Spring
March 21, 2019
There are lots of fun activities to choose from at The Museum of Flight this spring. From big new exhibit openings to visits from your favorite Star Wars... more >
"Still A Jedi At Heart," a Star Wars Reads Day Finalist
October 30, 2018
Each year, enterprising young authors submit stories that reimagine the Star Wars universe to our Empire Writes Back! Writing Contest, and we're... more >
"Yoda's Story," a Star Wars Reads Day Finalist
October 30, 2018
Each year, enterprising young authors submit stories that reimagine the Star Wars universe to our Empire Writes Back! Writing Contest, and we're... more >
"The Skywalker Force Reunion," a Star Wars Reads Day Finalist
October 30, 2018
Each year, enterprising young authors submit stories that reimagine the Star Wars universe to our Empire Writes Back! Writing Contest, and we're... more >
Top 5 Things To Do This Fall At The Museum Of Flight
October 11, 2018
When the cold, rainy weather returns to Seattle, it’s the perfect time to visit the Museum and check out new exhibits, events, and fun activities for the... more >
The Life and Death of Stars: An Interview
September 19, 2018
The Hubble telescope—an optical telescope released into space in 1990—has been taking photos of stars in deep space and has changed our understandings of... more >
Secrets of the Space Shuttle Toilet
June 28, 2018
Traveling to space is serious business, and astronauts still have to do their business while they’re miles above the Earth. When astronauts aboard the... more >
How to Survive in Space, According to Yuri Gagarin
March 21, 2018
In the early days of space exploration, cosmonauts and engineers had to plan and prepare for the unknown dangers of space flight. But what did it really... more >
