Scale models open a miniature window into worlds long gone, once top-secret designs or visions of the future. They tell stories that otherwise couldn’t be... more >
The Museum of Flight Blog
Your destination for stories and insights on all things aviation and aerospace.
Dr. Farouk El-Baz
April 30, 2020
Originally from Egypt, geologist Dr. Farouk El-Baz helped NASA select the best places to land on the Moon.
Pete Conrad
April 30, 2020
His first name was Charles, but everyone called him Pete.
Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles “Pete” Conrad was selected as part of NASA’s second class of... more >
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 >
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 >
Go Inside a NASA Shuttle Trainer
March 1, 2018
From historical figures like Buzz Aldrin and Sally Ride, to their fictitious counterparts, the media has cultivated a romantic image of heroic astronauts... more >
What You Should Know About Space Law
February 7, 2018
Aerospace companies like Blue Origin, SpaceX, and satellite communications ventures before them, have been paving the way for a new generation of... more >
Debunking NASA Space Spin-off Myths
February 6, 2018
NASA is known for historic technological achievements, so it’s no surprise that some believe the agency invented some of the items made famous in its... more >
