Past Events

John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History

The John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History is one of the National Air and Space Museum's signature lecture series. 

This lecture series is made possible by the generous support of Boeing. 

JoAnn Morgan

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Women of Apollo

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Meet three women who ascended through glass ceilings during the Apollo program

Four different images of stars, galaxies, and nebula shine bright against the black cosmos. In each image, light representing a celestial object is clusterd in a round shape.

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Seeing in X-Ray Vision

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA, and Presented Online
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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Chandra X-ray Telescope.

John Glenn dressed in flight gear, circa 1943

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Space Exploration from Mercury to the Space Shuttle

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Join these legendary figures in space history as they reflect on their distinguished careers with Museum director Gen. John R. “Jack” Dailey.

A picture of James McDivitt in space inside of a spacecraft and looking directly at the camera

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From Air and Space to the Railroad and Beyond:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Each year, legendary figures in aviaton and space history reflect on their distinguished careers. This year's lecture will feature Gen. James A. McDivitt, commander, Gemini 4 and Apollo 9.

2016 John H. Glenn Lecture Speakers

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Spaceflight: Then, Now, and Next

Event

Join us for the 2016 John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History to reflect on the invention and reinvention of spaceflight with a legendary space pioneer and a visionary rocket entrepreneur.

Portrait of John Glenn wearing a black suit and a red tie.

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Remembering John Glenn: The Man and the Legend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

In this intimate conversation among a select few speakers who knew him best, we will remember John Glenn, a man devoted to the nation, the American people, and his family. Moderated by Bob Schieffer.

Portrait of Gen. John E. Hyten in front of American flag

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Dreaming Big... Innovations in Space

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

What does it take to protect space and our world from threats? Gen. John E. Hyten, Commander of the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), believes it takes imagination and innovation.