“This is Friendship 7. Have beautiful view of the African Coast.” That was astronaut John Glenn reporting back to Earth from the Friendship 7 capsule on February 20th, 1962. Exactly 50 years ago. One ...

April 15 arrived this year, as always, as Income Tax Day. But an Associated Press “Today in History” list reminded me that on April 15, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man in ...

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum opens five new galleries on July 28th, 2024, as part of a larger multi-year renovation. New exhibits include explorations of aerospace's role in climate ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This cookie jar shaped like John ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This John Glenn commemorative medal ...