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Smithsonian shows Neil Armstrong's gloves, visor

Neil Armstrong's space suit gloves and visor worn during his historic first walk on the moon are going on temporary display at the Smithsonian Institution following the pioneering astronaut's death.

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Smithsonian recalls 1st live global TV broadcast

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is celebrating the satellite that powered the first TV transmission around the globe 50 years ago.

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Smithsonian welcomes Discovery to space collection

Space shuttle Discovery is preparing to move into its new home at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum annex in northern Virginia.

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Space Shuttle Discovery will land April 17 at Dulles

A modified 747 airplane will carry the Space Shuttle Discovery on its back Tuesday morning from Florida to Washington.

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Smithsonian plans festival to welcome Discovery

The Smithsonian Institution is planning a four-day festival with NASA to welcome space shuttle Discovery into its collection in April.

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