Today is Veterans Day! Many NASA astronauts are also military veterans, coming from all six military branches. 🇺🇸
Today, we recognize the veterans of Apollo 11:
- Major General Michael Collins (USAF)
- Brigadier General Buzz Aldrin (USAF)
- Lieutenant JG Neil Armstrong (USN)
Today, we recognize the veterans of Apollo 11:
- Major General Michael Collins (USAF)
- Brigadier General Buzz Aldrin (USAF)
- Lieutenant JG Neil Armstrong (USN)
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Apply to be a NASA astronaut!
Do you want to be an astronaut?
Applications are now open to join NASA's astronaut corps. Join us as we expand the frontiers of discovery in low Earth orbit, on the Moon, and beyond — apply by Dec. 3: go.nasa.gov/4iGqLqu
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On November 11, veterans will receive free admission to the museum as a thank you for their military service.
If you or someone you know is a military veteran, now is a great opportunity to visit the museum!
If you or someone you know is a military veteran, now is a great opportunity to visit the museum!
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On November 3, 1957, Laika the cosmo-pup “em-barked” on Sputnik 2, becoming the first animal to orbit Earth.
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It’s Halloween which also means we have an Apollo 11 birthday!
On this day in 1930, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins was born in Rome, Italy, while his father was stationed there for the military.
On this day in 1930, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins was born in Rome, Italy, while his father was stationed there for the military.
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First Chekov and now Picard?!
Our Starfleet crew is getting smaller. Ad Astra per Aspera 🖖🏼
Our Starfleet crew is getting smaller. Ad Astra per Aspera 🖖🏼
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On this day in 1998, 77-year-old US Senator John Glenn became the oldest person to orbit Earth.
Flying aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, he returned to space after lobbying to help research the effects of spaceflight on the aging human body.
Flying aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, he returned to space after lobbying to help research the effects of spaceflight on the aging human body.
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What a spooktacular evening! Thank you to everyone who came out for our Boo! On the Moon event! Another special thank you to the staff and volunteers who worked the event.
See you all next year! Have a fun and safe Halloween 🎃
See you all next year! Have a fun and safe Halloween 🎃
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Looking for a kid-friendly place for Halloween to score some extra candy? Boo! On the Moon is the perfect event!
📆 Tuesday, October 27th
⏰ 5:00-7:15 PM
📍 Armstrong Air & Space Museum
🎟️ Regular admission, kids 6-12 in costume are half-off, kids 5& under are FREE!
📆 Tuesday, October 27th
⏰ 5:00-7:15 PM
📍 Armstrong Air & Space Museum
🎟️ Regular admission, kids 6-12 in costume are half-off, kids 5& under are FREE!
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Armstrong Air & Space Museum retweeted
On this day in 1968, Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele, and Walter Cunningham splashed down in the Atlantic in the Apollo 7 command module, ending a successful mission. Explore the history of the mission: s.si.edu/46UYoy1
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Attention passengers, this flight has been delayed due to dense fog 🌬️
Day off from school? Grab the kids and visit the museum!
Day off from school? Grab the kids and visit the museum!
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Congratulations to the Auglaize County Historical Society for their purchase of Neil Armstrong’s boyhood home. This will certainly be a great new public asset in our community.
apnews.com/article/neil-a…
apnews.com/article/neil-a…
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The mystery of Amelia Earhart continues! No evidence of her plane found at the underwater site.
A joint expedition to Nikumaroro Island determined that the underwater anomaly known as the Taraia Object is not conclusive evidence of Amelia Earhart’s aircraft.
Get the latest update. 👇 purdue.university/4ioCpHH
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On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first human to break the sound barrier, using the Bell X-1.
Yeager reached Mach 1.06 at an altitude of 45,000 ft. and was subsequently awarded the 1947 Collier Trophy for his participation in the project.
Yeager reached Mach 1.06 at an altitude of 45,000 ft. and was subsequently awarded the 1947 Collier Trophy for his participation in the project.
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The museum’s blog just won a top honor in Ohio tourism! The Armstrong Air & Space Museum’s blog, “the Flight Log,” was honored yesterday with a coveted RUBY Award from the Ohio Travel Association.
Haven’t read our latest articles?
armstrongmuseum.org/the-flight-log
Haven’t read our latest articles?
armstrongmuseum.org/the-flight-log
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Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer for NASA has passed away at the age of 90. Hamilton is best known for her leading working on the Apollo Guidance Computer.
MARGARET HAMILTON
1936 — 2026
MARGARET HAMILTON
1936 — 2026
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Armstrong Air & Space Museum retweeted
Today, we celebrated the opening of four new rest areas along I-75 in Butler and Auglaize counties. We want travelers to enjoy these modern rest areas, learn something about Ohio’s history, beautiful natural resources, and forward-thinking Ohioans, while they think about ight down the road. bit.ly/4y8Cxjp
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Armstrong Air & Space Museum retweeted
A newly constructed rest area north of Wapakoneta is giving travelers a place to stop while highlighting local attractions and promoting tourism throughout Ohio.
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Today, Governor DeWine officially cut the ribbon on the I-75 rest area, which prominently showcases the museum as its feature exhibit attraction.
If you’re driving on I-75 southbound through Auglaize County, check it out! 🧑🚀🚀
If you’re driving on I-75 southbound through Auglaize County, check it out! 🧑🚀🚀
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