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Hanging Old Glory at Museum of Space History
James and the big flag James Burks, bottom left, is all smiles as he assists Tony Baca, way up top, hang the American flag from the top of the New Mexico Mu. . .

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Destiny in Space
Destiny in Space gives viewers an exciting glimpse into the future of space exploration. . . .

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ViewSpace
Stunning... Spectacular... Inspiring... and Real. ViewSpace portrays the beauty and wonder of the universe and our blue planet, and gently guide. . .

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July 4th, 2009
Fireworks Extravaganza!

July 16th, 2009
40th Anniversary of Apollo commemorative reenactment of Apollo 11

October 3rd, 2009
Trinity Site Tour

July 3rd in Space History

1935: Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17 astronaut and the only scientist to walk on the Moon, is born in Santa Rita, NM.
1974: Soyuz 14 launches two cosmonauts on a 15.7–day mission to Soviet space station Salyut 3.