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List of space artifacts in the Smithsonian Institution

The List of space artifacts in the Smithsonian Institution includes space artifacts exhibited in the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, and the Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility. The Smithsonian Institution's collection of space artifacts is the largest on display in the world.[1]

Space Shuttle Discovery at the Udvar-Hazy Center in September 2012


Space artifacts displayed at the National Air and Space Museum

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Large space artifacts displayed at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

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Opened in 2003, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located near Washington Dulles International Airport in Fairfax County, Virginia,[2] features thousands of artifacts for which insufficient space could be found for display in the museum's National Mall building.[2] The James S. McDonnell Space Hangar, opened in 2004, is incorporated into the Udvar-Hazy Center.[2][3]

Artifacts on loan

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References

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  1. ^ Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Overview, National Air and Space Museum website. Accessed 2010-10-29.
  2. ^ a b c National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum website. Accessed 2010-10-29.
  3. ^ National Air and Space Museum Press Kit, Artifacts on Display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
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