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Episode Two “In the Archives: Space Collections”
Grab the popcorn! Episode 2 of “In the Archives: Space Collections” is now available. A big thank you to the Friends of the Library at Wright State University for sponsoring the series. The “In the Archives” video series was created by Wright … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, Found It in the Archives, Outreach
Tagged apollo 11, Friends of the Library, NASA, New Media Incubator
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“That’s One Small Step…” Space Collections at SC&A
On July 20, 1969, the world was transfixed as Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr. started their descent to the Moon surface in the Lunar Module “Eagle.” The third member of the Apollo 11 Mission, Michael Collins, orbited … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, Dayton Daily News, SC&A, Wright Brothers
Tagged apollo 11, astronauts, Moon Landing, MS-458, NASA, Neil Armstrong, Wapakoneta
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A Journey of 4.5 Million Miles Began with 120 Feet
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” -Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher, 6th-5th c. BC Or, a journey of more than 4.5 million miles through space in 2002 began with a flight of 120 feet on the … Continue reading
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Tagged astronauts, aviation history, collections, first flight, MS-1, NASA, space, Wright Brothers
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