A selection of well-known and world-renowned air and space artifacts currently on display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. You can also view a full list of objects on display.

Physical Description WWI British 112 lb RL Mk V bomb consisting of a steel tear-drop shaped body with a nose fuze, filling plug, and lifting lug, with four fins attached at rear and suppoerted by two ...

Most communications satellites have the same basic components, pointed out in this diagram: Solar cells and batteries to power the satellite systems Antennas to receive and transmit signals ...

Explore the stories of innovative individuals who contributed to early flight at the National Air and Space Museum.

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. In ...

Explore some of the most pivotal aircraft from World War I and the technologies that supported them in the air.

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 ...

Today, satellites are the battle fleet's keenest eyes. But during World War II, crews aboard lumbering flying boats provided distant, early warning of enemy ships and aircraft at sea. The Consolidated ...

The 1909 Wright Military Flyer is the world's first military airplane. In 1908, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sought competitive bids for a two-seat observation aircraft. Winning designs had to meet a ...

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. The ...

In the spring of 1917, Britain's most famous World War I fighter, the Sopwith Camel, made its debut. Shortly after deliveries to front-line squadrons of the Camel began, Sopwith designed a new ...

Press Release “We are thrilled to open this next phase of exhibitions to the public,” said Chris Browne, John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum. “Reopening our main hall ...