Margaret Weitekamp

@mgtwspace

Curator for space memorabilia & science fiction at Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Wrote Right Stuff, Wrong Sex and Pluto's Secret. Opinions my own.

DC Metro Area
Joined February 2013
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    10 hours ago

    Happy 219th Birthday ! It’s one of Congress’ greatest gifts to the nation. It’s a Library for YOU.

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    Apr 23

    Are you a fan of Galaxy Quest? See what the Star Trek actors think of it!

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  3. Apr 23

    This has a sense of humor (or it’s a little bit mean)! One idea was “An exploding Frisbee relay where racers run on a track while disks that explode on impact are thrown at them.”

    ... go on...
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  4. Apr 23

    I’m excited to speak today for the event re: the cultural impact of . If you’re in DC, come join us! Making .

    There's still time to get tickets to our event on the Earthrise photo, happening tomorrow:
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    Apr 18

    📅 Save the date! We are excited to announce that after undergoing multi-year conservation funded by Kickstarter, Neil Armstrong's spacesuit will go back on display for the first time in 13 years on July 16, the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11.

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    Apr 18

    describes how the women faculty of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute in Petersburg VA snapped a group photo after they voted. …

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    Apr 18

    “Why not say the nineteenth amendment should guarantee women the franchise? Why not a more positive assertion of the right to vote....The wording, in the end, is a concession to American racism.” Says

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  8. Apr 18

    So honored to have met and written about . A remarkable woman of great faith and determination who pushed outside of her comfort zone to make strides for women. Her work in the Amazon is a fitting legacy.

    So sad to hear of the passing of . She should have gone to space, but turned her life into one of service with grace.
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    Apr 17

    One month down. Ten to go. Today the possibility has become reality: My mission is planned to be extended through a third Expedition onboard ! Privileged to contribute my best every single day of it.

    , and
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    Apr 15

    The staff of the National Air and Space Museum are heartbroken about the fire raging at Notre Dame Cathedral. Preservation of our cultural heritage is at the heart of our collective mission and we are devastated about the destruction at this historic icon.

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    Apr 11

    Don’t stop believing! We came close but unfortunately didn’t succeed with the landing process. More updates to follow.

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  12. Apr 10

    Loved learning from just how much television and movie wardrobes get saved and reused in super creative ways. But this takes the cake!

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    Apr 10

    1969: Margaret Hamilton alongside the code that got us to the moon 2019: Katie Bouman alongside the data that got us to the black hole

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    Apr 5

    Live long and prosper 🖖✨ Happy !

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    Apr 2

    Our event with is only 10 days away! Join us for an after-hours celebration of humanity’s past, present, and future in space at "Space Oddity: Ground Control to Major Party." Tickets:

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  16. Apr 2

    Have fun! We loved making this. I hope you like it.

    Engines on full. launches today.
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  17. Apr 1

    Still a favorite display at the Museum. Almost as good as the breeding project...

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    On this day four years ago, Wonder Woman's invisible jet visited the Museum for one day only. More on how this historic display happened:
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    Mar 31
    Replying to and

    Coming soon to an meeting near you!

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  19. Mar 30

    Shout out to , for decorating their terminal with aviation-themed terrazzo flooring, with nice local touches.

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  20. Mar 30

    Because there’s always a tie-in. Love this new detail!

    Walker is the namesake of the Walker-class starships such as U.S.S. Shenzhou on .
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