Presenter: John Bronson Descriptions & illustrations of: The Museum’s collection of the newer US fighter aircraft. Specifically described are topics that led to the development of the Teen Series as a result of the Vietnam experience. Three topics of improvement are described and illustrated in some detail: Precision Navigation, Terrain Following Radar, and Precision Guided Weapons Location: ...

Aviation Room 201

Presenter: JOHN JENNINGS At long last the development and supporting spacecraft using a Thermal Nuclear rocket motor is finally underway! Unlike its ION rocket cousins, it is capable of high thrust. Its performance is about twice that of chemical rockets. We will present a review of our Nerva Thermal Nuclear rocket experience, current contracts, Space Force and DARPA involvement.    Location: Space ...

Space Museum Galaxy Theater

Presenter: JOHN BRONSON Descriptions & illustrations of: What led to the crisis, how to solve it, description of the aircraft used. The routes and navigation environment, Lt Gail Halvorsen as the Candy Bomber, Airlift facts and legacy, relationship to museum exhibits. Location: Aviation Museum - Room 201 Cost: Included with admission  

Aviation Room 201

Presenter: JOHN BRONSON Descriptions & illustrations of: Early US drones, what makes unmanned air vehicles different than airplanes, illustrations of how they have been used, some descriptions of their onboard sensors, and associations with the Museum's exhibits. Location: Space Museum Galaxy Theater Cost: Included with admission

Space Museum Galaxy Theater

Presenter: JOHN JENNINGS NASA’s search for life in our solar system and beyond will be reviewed. How do we search, what are we looking for and current activities will be reviewed? How will we recognize life forms if totally different from those found on our planet?  Location: Space Museum Galaxy Theater Cost: Included with admission

Space Museum Galaxy Theater