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"At Home in Space" opens, caps Air and Space Museum renovation

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Briefings

The Smithsonian completed a $1 billion renovation of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, opening the 'At Home in Space' exhibition on October 30, 2026. Curator Jennifer Levasseur described the gallery as the story of long-duration spaceflight since the last orbital launch, marking the museum's return to its flagship building after seven years of work.

Key points

• The Smithsonian completed a $1 billion renovation of the National Air and Space Museum's flagship building in Washington, DC.
• The museum debuted its last-to-open spaceflight exhibition on October 30, 2026, featuring a gallery dedicated to establishing a spacefaring civilization.

Context

This marks the museum's return to its flagship building after seven years of renovation work. The exhibition focuses on long-duration spaceflight since the last orbital launch, highlighting the transition from 'reaching orbit' to establishing a spacefaring civilization.

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Evidence is limited to the museum's renovation completion date, exhibition opening date, and curator's quote. No specific visitor numbers, revenue figures, or historical data from the exhibition are provided.

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