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NEW Space Journal: Astronomers Before Telescopes
The New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 11 of its magazine, The New Mexico Space Journal after a hiatus of mo. . .

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Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag offers aerial sequences never before seen on an IMAX® Scre. . .

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The X-Prize/X-Cup
The X-Prize/X-Cup exhibit describes the competition that led "Space Ship One" to become the first manned commercial ship to journey into space and return saf. . .

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March 5th, 2010
Museum and IMAX closed

April 2nd, 2010
Museum and IMAX closed

April 3rd, 2010
Trinity Site Tour

Due to the statewide Governor mandated furloughs, the Museum of Space History will be closed on March 6 and these additional days.

February 8th in Space History

1984: Soyuz T–10 is launched, carrying three cosmonauts to the Soviet space station Salyut–7 on a 63–day mission.
1985: A French rocket carries the Arab States' first satellite, Arabsat 1A into orbit.