The Adams-Farwell Rotary 5 Engine, a five-cylinder engine, was used in early aviation experiments due to its lightweight and innovative design.

Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC ...

After their trip, Spencer and White drew this map of their route, including the unplanned stops.

Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC ...

U.S. sailors assisted local authorities in rescuing the passengers and crew of Air Niugini Flight PX56 after the airliner ditched on its approach to Chuuk International Airport in the Federated States ...

Two World War II aviators pose in an emergency life raft with a “Gibson Girl” SCR-578 Survival Radio Transmitter. A yellow box kite could be attached to the antenna to increase its range.

Chat with astronomer Rodolfo Montez Jr. Ask questions about the beautiful death throes of Sun-like stars and the ultimate fate of the Sun.

This is a one piece "Sidcot" flying suit 1940 Pattern. The suit was worn by pilots in Britain’s Royal Air Force during World War II. The suit is a redevelopment of the original Sidcot suit from World ...

Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC ...

Navigating in space: to determine position in space, an Apollo astronaut located a specific star using a single-power, wide-field telescope and then took a fix using a sextant. While this instrument ...

Physical Description United States Army Air Service (USAAS) Type M1912/1917 officer's uniform coat worn by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker; single breasted drab wool with five brass buttons down front; two ...

Artist's illustration of what the asteroid impact that occured on Earth 65 million years ago could have looked like.