The space shuttle

The US Space Shuttle was intended to make space travel cheap, easy and routine.

Space Shuttle “Atlantis” on display at the Kennedy Space Center

Florida’s native american nations

When most people think of “Florida Indians”, they think of the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes. But in reality these were late arrivals who didn’t enter Florida until the 18th century. Before then, there were a number of Native American Nations that occupied portions of the Sunshine State. Today, however, almost none of them still exists.

Appalachee Council House, Tallahassee FL

Florida’s Yamato colony

In the first years of the 20th century, a small group of Japanese immigrants settled in Florida.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Bell X-1

The Bell X-1 was the first aircraft to break the sound barrier.

X-1 on display at the Smithsonian