National Air and Space Museum | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/blog/air-space-museum/RSS feed for National Air and Space MuseumenFri, 19 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000The Blue Angels Get Their First Female Jet Demonstration Pilothttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/air-space-museum/2024/07/19/diamonds-in-the-sky/Air & Space Quarterly talks to Blue Angels pilot Amanda LeeFri, 19 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000Balloon Expert Reacts to the Bridgerton Runaway Balloon Scenehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/air-space-museum/2024/06/12/balloon-expert-reacts-to-the-bridgerton-runaway-balloon-scene/Just how accurate is the portrayal of lighter-than-air flight in the third season of Bridgerton? Ballooning curator Tom Paone provides historical context.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:18:37 +0000Get a Closer Look at the Star Trek Enterprise Modelhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/air-space-museum/2024/06/10/get-a-closer-look-at-the-star-trek-enterprise-model/The starship model used in filming underwent an extensive conservationMon, 10 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000How a World War II Escape Map Found a Second Use as a Ladies Garmenthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/air-space-museum/2024/06/05/how-a-world-war-ii-escape-map-found-a-second-use-as-a-ladies-garment/A look at an airman's special mementoWed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000