WASHINGTON DC, USA - Black and white photo from an elevated view of the main foyer inside the entrance at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington DC. The lunar module at the bottom of the frame is the original Apollo XI re-entry vehicle, while the orange plane at top left was Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1 aircraft in which he broke the sound barrier for the first time in level flight. The Air and Space Museum, which focuses on the hsitory of aviation and space exploration, is one of the most visited museums in the world.
Photograph by David Coleman. The main foyer of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC offers a breathtaking panorama of aerospace history. This Smithsonian Institution museum, situated on the National Mall, is renowned for its comprehensive collection of aviation and space exploration artifacts. The focal point of the entrance hall is the original Apollo XI lunar module, a testament to humanity's first moon landing in 1969. Suspended above is Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1 aircraft, distinguished by its bright orange color, in which he achieved the first supersonic flight in level flight in 1947. These exhibits exemplify the museum's mission to showcase pivotal moments in aerospace history. The National Air and Space Museum, established in 1946 and opened in its current location in 1976, houses over 60,000 objects related to aviation, space exploration, and planetary science. Its popularity is evidenced by its status as one of the world's most visited museums, attracting millions of visitors annually. The museum's design allows for the display of full-size aircraft and spacecraft, providing visitors with an immersive experience of technological progress and human achievement in flight and space exploration.
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Location: National Mall, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | DCinBNW / Alamy / Afripics
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