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Located in the historic hometown of Neil Armstrong, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum celebrates Ohio’s place in space!
Wapakoneta, Ohio
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UPDATE: In case of inclement weather for viewing the eclipse, the museum has set an alternate rain date for Monday, September 14, 2099.
Mark your calendars just in case!
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The world has lost another Apollo era legend. Ken Mattingly, the Apollo 16 and Shuttle astronaut left us on October 31.
Ken’s contributions to the field of spaceflight were nothing short of extraordinary. Our most sincere condolences go out to his friends and family.
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Today, we pay special tribute to:
-Gus Grissom
-Ed White
-Roger Chaffee
whose lives were lost on this day in 1967.
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JULY 20: It was
#OnThisDay
in 1969 that Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon.
While this photo may only show an astronaut, it represents the hundreds of thousands of people who worked for years to make this photo possible. We recognize those individuals today as well.
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Today is NASA’s Day of Remembrance. Located on our museum grounds is this memorial, dedicated to all those who sacrificed their lives in the name of space exploration.
We remember you all today.
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The museum mourns the loss of Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders. His pioneering journey aboard Apollo 8 forever expanded humanity’s domain in space exploration.
We send our condolences to his family & all those who called Bill a colleague and friend.
WILLIAM ANDERS
1933 – 2024
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For those who lived through it, Jan 28, 1986 is a day in history where everyone remembers where they were. America had never lost astronauts during a launch before.
Today, we remember each of them:
- Scobee
- Smith
- McNair
- Onizuka
- Resnik
- Jarvis
- McAuliffe
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The museum is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of yet another American hero. Frank Borman played such a pivotal role in NASA’s most daring space missions.
His legacy as commander of Gemini VII & Apollo 8 is one of the finest and most remarkable.
FRANK BORMAN
1928-2023
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We wish a very happy 94th birthday to Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin!
Born on Jan 20, 1930, the New Jersey native was chosen as an astronaut in 1963, making him the first astronaut with a doctoral degree.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUZZ!
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JULY 16:
#OnThisDay
in 1969, the crew of Apollo 11 lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
Over a million people surrounded the cape to watch the historic mission live. Special guests in attendance included Lyndon Johnson, Charles Lindbergh, & Johnny Carson.
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As we look forward to the future of space exploration in 2024, let us remember some of the brave men and women of
@NASA
who we lost in 2023:
-Frank Borman (aged 95)
-Walter Cunningham (aged 90)
-Ken Mattingly (aged 87)
-Karol Bobko (aged 85)
-Mary Cleave (aged 76)
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Today, We wish a very happy 90TH BIRTHDAY to former NASA Flight Director, Gene Kranz!
Born Aug 17, 1933 in Toledo, OH, Kranz served in director positions throughout the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs and was an instrumental force during both the Apollo 11 & 13 missions.
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The museum is deeply saddened to hear that astronaut Tom Stafford has passed away at age 93.
General Stafford was part of numerous groundbreaking missions across the Gemini & Apollo programs including Apollo 10 & the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project.
General Tom Stafford
1930 – 2024
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Happy 96th birthday to a true legendary astronaut, Jim Lovell! 🥳
From his historic participation on Gemini VII, Gemini XII, and Apollo 8, to his unforgettable role as Commander of Apollo 13, Jim Lovell’s legacy stands as a testament to true human determination and teamwork.
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The United States Air Force’s newest Brigadier General, Buzz Aldrin!
Congratulations
@TheRealBuzz
on your honorary appointment today 🇺🇸
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JAN 29:
#OnThisDay
in 1955, Neil Armstrong graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Engineering.
Armstrong was on a naval scholarship at the school and had paused his education several years, serving in the Korean War.
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The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of
#Apollo11
astronaut Michael Collins. We take comfort in knowing that Neil Armstrong now has another crew member and friend in the exploration of this final frontier.
Ad Astra 💫Michael
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JUNE 11:
#OnThisDay
in 1969, NASA officially announced Apollo 11 would attempt a lunar landing. The announcement came weeks after the success of the Apollo 10 mission.
The announcement came from Apollo Program Director Lt. Gen Sam C. Phillips.
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MAY 20:
#OnThisDay
in 1969, the Apollo 11 crew poses as the Saturn V is rolled out from the Vehicle Assembly Building at
@NASAKennedy
.
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SEPT 14: It was
#OnThisDay
in 2012 when Neil Armstrong was laid to rest off the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean. Armstrong, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, was cremated and his ashes were scattered off of the USS Philippine Sea.
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How it started vs how it’s going:
It’s amazing how far we’ve come since that first time journeying to the Moon. So many firsts set for both Apollo 8 and
#ArtemisII
. The best of luck to the crew on their upcoming mission!
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Congratulations to retired US Air Force Colonel Buzz Aldrin. The 93-year-old will receive an honorary appointment to the position of Brigadier General on May 5th at Los Angeles Air Force Base.
Aldrin graduated 3rd in his class at West Point in 1951 and served in the Korean War.
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REUNITED! After 52 years, all four members of the Apollo 11 Frogman Recovery Team are reunited to celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon landing!
From left to right: Wes Chesser, John Wolfrom, Clancy Hatleberg, and Mike Mallory
#Apollo11
#Space
#Navy
#NeilArmstrong
#OhioFindItHere
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🇺🇸 Happy
#FlagDay
! From battlefields & ball games, to the Sea of Tranquility, Old Glory has flown during some of our nation’s most iconic moments.
Flag Day lets us reflect on the history and sacrifices made to ensure our flag remains a symbol of liberty and justice for all.
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JUNE 4:
#OnThisDay
in 1962, Neil Armstrong submitted his application to become a NASA astronaut.
Armstrong was officially selected in the second group of astronauts three months later.
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Today marks the 120th anniversary of the Wright Brothers first successful flight!
Dayton natives Wilbur and Orville Wright conducted the first successful tests of their motor-powered airplane. The first flight itself lasted 12 secs, flying 120 ft at a speed of 6.8 mph.
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Today would have been Judith Resnik’s 75th birthday. Born
#OnThisDay
in 1949 in Akron, OH, Resnik broke barriers in 1984 aboard STS-41-D as America’s second female and first Jewish-American in space.
Though she left us too soon, her legacy as an astronaut and engineer lives on.
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The best of luck to the
#OhioState
Buckeyes as they take on their rival University of
#Michigan
in Ann Arbor.
O-H-I-O! 🌰
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Happy Veterans Day! Today we’re featuring the proud veterans of Apollo 11.
-Major General Michael Collins, USAF
-Brigadier General Buzz Aldrin, USAF
-Lieutenant (junior grade) Neil Armstrong, USN
We thank you all for your service and dedication to our great country.
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Happy birthday to David Scott, born
#OnThisDay
in 1932! Selected as a NASA astronaut in 1963, Scott flew 3 space missions, Gemini VIII, Apollo 9, and Apollo 15.
He is currently only one of four people still alive who have walked on the Moon!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLONEL SCOTT! 🎂
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Our nation has lost another truly great astronaut.
Named as the LM Pilot on Apollo 7, Walter Cunningham helped pave the way for the overall success of the Apollo program. Our thoughts are with his family and all those who called Walt a friend.
Walter Cunningham
(1932 - 2023)
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Happy 95th birthday to former NASA astronaut Jim Lovell! Born
#OnThisDay
in 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lovell was part of some of NASA’s most groundbreaking missions, including Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, and Apollo 13.
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Today, we celebrate the amazing life & legacy of aviator & astronaut Neil Armstrong. His story began with a simple passion for flying. That love of aviation opened doors that led to his participation in the greatest achievement in history.
NEIL ARMSTRONG
08/05/30 - 08/25/12
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Today, we celebrate what would have been Neil Armstrong’s 93rd birthday! Born in his grandparents farmhouse on August 5, 1930 near Wapakoneta, Ohio, Neil was the first of three children for Stephen and Viola Armstrong.
Happy birthday Neil! 🎉 🎂
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SEPT 14: It was
#OnThisDay
in 2012 that Neil Armstrong received a private burial at sea service off the USS Philippine Sea in the Atlantic Ocean.
Earlier, Armstrong’s family had been offered a state funeral, but declined, citing Armstrong’s humble and modest nature.
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View of the total
#SolarEclipse
from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta, OH.
Truly amazing! ⚫️
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JULY 30:
#OnThisDay
in 1971, Apollo 15 became
@NASA
’s fourth successful landing on the lunar surface.
The mission also saw the first use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), which travelled a combined total of 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
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APRIL 5:
#OnThisDay
in 1949, NASA astronaut Judith Resnik was born in Akron, Ohio. Resnik was chosen as one of America’s first female astronauts in 1978. Upon her first space mission in 1984, she became the 4th woman and 1st Jewish-American in space.
Judith Resnik (1949-1986)
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🌎 Happy
#EarthDay
! Seeing Earth from space is truly remarkable. Astronauts often describe a feeling of profound awe and humility after gazing out upon our tiny blue planet.
Photos from space missions are a reminder of how precious, fragile, and special our planet really is.
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It was
#OnThisDay
in 1921 that astronaut & US Senator John Glenn was born in Cambridge, Ohio.
Glenn made history on both of his space missions. The first in 1962 aboard Friendship 7 as the first American to orbit Earth & again in 1998 as the oldest person in orbit at age 77.
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The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is saddened to learn of the passing of Glynn Lunney, former NASA manager and flight director. Lunney is best known for his work as a flight director during key Gemini and Apollo missions and as manager for the Apollo-Soyuz test project.
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Today is
#NationalTeachersDay
! Between 1971 to 1979, Neil Armstrong served as a professor of aerospace engineering for the University of Cincinnati.
Students recounted that Armstrong often gave life to the dry course material through special anecdotes and personal stories.
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Since
@NASA
and
@Axiom_Space
are showing off their new spacesuit today, we’ll show off ours too.
Nothing like the classic model 👩🏼🚀
Doesn’t come in proprietary black though.
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It has been 60 years since losing President Kennedy on that tragic day in Dallas. Kennedy was one of the biggest driving forces for our space effort to land humans on the Moon.
Simply put, without John F. Kennedy, our museum would likely not exist. We remember him today.
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Today is NASA’s Day of Remembrance, honoring all those who lost their lives in the valiant pursuit of space exploration. At the Armstrong Museum, our memorial recognizes those lost in the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia tragedies.
May we always remember their sacrifice.
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The museum is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Marilyn Lovell.
Her strength as a wife and mother was front and center during the Apollo 13 mission as she watched her husband Jim Lovell return to Earth after a near-fatal explosion.
Marilyn Lovell
(1930-2023)
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Happy
#FathersDay
! Today we celebrate all the amazing dads who show us how to dream big and reach for the stars!
Below, Neil Armstrong rides with his two sons during the Apollo 11 homecoming parade in Wapakoneta, September 1969.
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Happy 88th birthday to Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, first trained geologist & scientist-astronaut to step foot on the Moon.
After his Apollo 17 mission, Schmitt became a US Senator, representing the State of New Mexico from 1977 to 1983.
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@AstroMCollins
Our deepest condolences from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum. Neil has gained another crew member today.
#RIP
#MichaelCollins
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What? Can’t hear you, literally going faster than the speed of sound right now.
#OnThisDay
in 1960, Neil Armstrong made his first flight in the X-15 rocket plane. Of his seven total flights, his fastest flight went an impressive 3,989 mph, faster than a speeding bullet.
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APR 17:
#OnThisDay
in 1970, Apollo 13 landed safely in the Pacific Ocean after an oxygen tank ruptured two days into the mission.
The teamwork and ingenuity seen during the rescue helped nickname the recovery “NASA’s finest hour.”
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MAY 15:
#OnThisDay
in 1963, Gordon Cooper became the last American astronaut to fly solo on a NASA spaceflight, part of Faith 7, the sixth and final mission of the Mercury program.
Cooper made 22 orbits with a mission duration of 34 hours, 19 minutes.
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NOV 18: Today marks the 100th birthday of America’s first astronaut in space, Alan Shepard!
Born
#OnThisDay
in Derry, NH, Shepard was one of our country’s most daring and skilled astronauts, having been named to Freedom 7 and the Apollo 14 mission to the Moon.
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Happy
#MemorialDay
! Today we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom and liberty.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
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JULY 24:
#OnThisDay
in 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after an eight day expedition to the lunar surface and back.
The astronauts were recovered by US Navy Frogmen (UDT-11) Clancy Hatleberg, Wes Chesser, Mike Mallory, and John Wolfram.
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JUNE 11:
#OnThisDay
in 1969, NASA officially announced the decision to attempt a lunar landing on the Apollo 11 mission, slated for mid-July.
The announcement came after the successful completion of Apollo 10, which splashed down approximately two weeks prior.
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DEC 24:
#OnThisDay
in 1947, 17-year-old Neil Armstrong was awarded his Eagle Scout.
Years later, Armstrong was awarded the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout awards, two of the highest honors in scouting.
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APRIL 9:
#OnThisDay
in 1959,
@NASA
announced America’s first astronaut group – the Mercury Seven. The group included Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, and Deke Slayton.
Who was your favorite of the originals?
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MARCH 16:
#OnThisDay
in 1966, Neil Armstrong & David Scott lifted off aboard Gemini VIII.
On the mission, the crew carried out the first docking of two crafts while in orbit, a huge step forward for America’s space program.
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DEC 24:
#OnThisDay
in 1968, Apollo 8 back-up Commander Neil Armstrong sits on duty with Mission Control as the crew begins their historic orbits around the Moon.
Less than a year later, Armstrong himself would make the same 238,000 mile trip as Commander of Apollo 11.
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FEB 1:
#OnThisDay
in 2003, the crew of STS-107 was lost. Columbia had sustained wing damage on liftoff, leading to total structural failure on reentry.
We remember:
-Rick Husband
-William McCool
-David Brown
-Kalpana Chawla
-Michael Anderson
-Laurel Clark
-Ilan Ramon 🇮🇱
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Happy 88th birthday to
#NASA
astronaut and youngest person to walk on the Moon, Charlie Duke!
Before being named LM Pilot on Apollo 16, the world best knew Duke (and his voice) as CAPCOM for the Apollo 11 mission during the first lunar landing.
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Two special astronaut birthdays today!
Frank Borman was born
#OnThisDay
in 1928 in Gary, IN
and Gene Cernan was born today in 1934 in Chicago, IL.
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The Armstrong Air & Space Museum would like to relay a message from Gemini VIII crew member David Scott addressing the 55th anniversary of his historic space mission.
Thank you to David Scott and his daughter Dr. Tracy Scott for passing along these remarks for the anniversary.
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APRIL 3:
#OnThisDay
in 1926, Virgil “Gus” Grissom was born in Mitchell, Indiana.
Let us remember his pioneering spirit for exploration. His courage and dedication to space continues to inspire generations!
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DEC 4:
#OnThisDay
in 1965, Jim Lovell and Frank Borman lifted off aboard Gemini VII.
The mission lasted nearly 14 days and conducted the first inflight rendezvous with another craft. The mission remained the longest crewed spaceflight in US history until Skylab 2 in 1973.
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The museum would like to wish a very happy 91st birthday to Gemini and Apollo astronaut David Scott!
Between Gemini VIII, Apollo 9, and Apollo 15, Scott has over 22 days in space and is the first human to drive on the lunar surface using the lunar rover (LRV) in 1971.
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WINNER! Congratulations to Jeffrey Salut for submitting the winning design for our Apollo 11 55th anniversary contest.
Let us know your thoughts!
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SEPT 3:
#OnThisDay
in 1951, 21-year-old Neil Armstrong was forced to eject from his F9F-Panther after having 6 ft of his right wing get clipped off by enemy cable line.
Armstrong flew back into friendly territory & ejected over Pohang Airfield, where he landed in a rice paddy.
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Today is
#NationalAstronautDay
! It was
#OnThisDay
in 1961 that Alan Shepard became the first American in space aboard his Mercury capsule “Freedom 7.”
Since then, America has sent over 375 people in space, and still counting!
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Here’s a sneak peek of the museum’s new exhibit, “Apollo 11: to the Moon and Back,” featuring artifacts flown and used on the
#Apollo11
mission!
#Space
#NeilArmstrong
#NASA
#Museum
#Aviation
#OhioFindItHere
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It was this week in 1966 that Neil Armstrong returned home to Wapakoneta after flying aboard Gemini VIII.
Thousands gathered to cheer on Armstrong, celebrating America’s first civilian astronaut in space.
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AUG 29:
#OnThisDay
in 1951, Neil Armstrong flew his first combat mission during the Korean War. The mission required photo reconnaissance over Song-Jin, on the east coast of North Korea.
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FEBRUARY 20:
#OnThisDay
in 1962, Ohioan John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth aboard his Friendship 7 Mercury spacecraft.
Glenn made 3 orbits before splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean. The mission lasted a total of 4 hrs and 55 mins.
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Just like Apollo astronauts, we love our moms to the Moon and back! Below Armstrong is pictured with his mother Viola Armstrong, along with his siblings Dean and June, and his father Stephen.
Happy Mothers Day to everyone!
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This
#FeatureFriday
we highlight this work done by artist Pat Rawlings. The piece was commissioned in 2004 when Neil Armstrong was awarded the National Space Trophy. After a year on display with
@SpaceCenterHou
, the work was given to Armstrong who then donated it to our museum.
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A very happy 93rd birthday to the one and only
@TheRealBuzz
! Born
#OnThisDay
in 1930 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Buzz Aldrin quickly became one of nation’s brightest and most accomplished astronauts.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUZZ 🎉
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Today marks the 45th anniversary of Armstrong’s record-setting Learjet 28 flights! On February 19-20, 1979, Armstrong set five aviation world records, mainly near Kitty Hawk, NC.
Today, this record-setting jet is on public outdoor display at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
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Museums are cool. No literally.
Beat the heat and stay safe out there today!
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Today we remember the life and legacy of Neil Alden Armstrong. Today marks the anniversary of his passing. If you are able to, the next time you look up at the night sky, wink at the Moon and give a small smile for Neil. 🌙
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No, we didn’t get a diamond for
#ValentinesDay
, but we still have a pretty big rock we can show off 🪨
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DEC 27:
#OnThisDay
in 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after becoming the first humans to orbit the Moon.
For their heroic efforts on the mission, the crew was named as
@TIME
’s “Men of the Year” for 1968.
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LIFTOFF! The best of luck to Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams on their historic mission to the ISS on Boeing Starliner.
Below is a photo of Williams posing with the museum’s Armstrong statue during the Apollo 11 50th anniversary in 2019.
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Did you know
#CincoDeMayo
is also
#NationalSpaceDay
? It was
#OnThisDay
in 1961 that Alan Shepard became the first American in space, aboard Freedom 7.
Pictured below are the first 3 Americans in space, John Glenn, Alan Shepard, and Gus Grissom.
Comment your fav space mission!
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Viewing the northern lights AND a total solar eclipse in just over a months time, simply AMAZING!
How’s the view where you’re at?
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SEPT 26:
#OnThisDay
in 1960, Neil Armstrong piloted the F5D Skylancer for the first time, taking off from
@NASAAmes
in California.
Today, only two Skylancers are left in existence, with the one at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum the only one that Armstrong flew.
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It’s Halloween, which also means we have a famous birthday!
#OnThisDay
in 1930, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins was born in Rome, Italy.
Collins was chosen in NASA’s third astronaut class in 1963 and served on both the Gemini X and Apollo 11 missions.
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JULY 16:
#OnThisDay
in 1969, the crew of Apollo 11 lifted off at 9:32 AM EDT, setting course to become the first crewed mission to land on the lunar surface.
More than a million people surrounded the cape to watch the historic mission.
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Neil Alden Armstrong was born
#OnThisDay
in 1930, in his grandparents farmhouse just outside of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Today, Neil would have been celebrating his 92nd birthday.
Happy birthday Neil! 🎉
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#OnThisDay
the “Mercury 7” astronauts were officially selected from a group of 110 names submitted by the military. They were: John Glenn, Walter Shirra, Alan Shepard, Scott Carpenter, Deke Slayton, Gordon Cooper, and Gus Grissom. Who was your favorite Mercury 7 astronaut?
#NASA
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APRIL 17:
#OnThisDay
in 1970, Apollo 13 safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean.
The safe return of the crew, despite experiencing a near-fatal explosion, is a testament to the amazing skills, determination, and bravery of the entire NASA team.
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Ryan Gosling and Director Damien Chazelle visited to research for their new film.
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Today would have been astronaut Christa McAuliffe’s 75 birthday. In honor of her accomplishments being named NASA’s first teacher in space, organizations around the country are taking pictures with a teacher’s favorite fruit, the apple!
Happy birthday Christa 🍎
#Apples4Christa
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It was this week in 1962 that the world officially met
@NASA
’s second group of astronauts. The group, commonly referred to as the New Nine, included:
-Neil Armstrong
-Frank Borman
-Pete Conrad
-Jim Lovell
-James McDivitt
-Elliott See
-Tom Stafford
-Ed White
-John Young
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“Okay, Houston, we’ve had a problem here.”
#OnThisDay
in 1970, Apollo 13 experienced a serious malfunction mid-flight when a service module oxygen tank exploded.
@NASA
spent the next days finding solutions for battery usage, carbon dioxide removal, and water consumption.
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FEB 26:
#OnThisDay
in 1966, the first Saturn 1B rocket lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. AS-201’s mission was an uncrewed suborbital test flight, tasked with testing structural integrity, stage separation, and the Apollo spacecraft subsystems.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: If not Neil Armstrong, who would you have chosen to be the first person to step foot on the Moon in 1969?
Drop your answers below ⬇️
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HAPPY 91ST BIRTHDAY TO NEIL ALDEN ARMSTRONG! 🧑🏼🚀🎉🎂
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