A second Mercury capsule is on display – it was the spacecraft slated for the Mercury 10 mission, which was scrubbed as America moved to the Gemini program. John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, flew in this spacecraft. Mercury capsule Friendship 7 is there as well. Astronaut Ed White flew this spacecraft when he completed the first EVA (Extra Vehicular Activity) or space walk for America.

The Gemini IV space capsule is on the display. In addition to the space shuttle on display, there are other human spaceflight vehicles. The hangar where it’s housed did not disappoint. So that’s the first place I went to after entering the museum. Udvar-Hazy Center was to see Space Shuttle Discovery. My main purpose in visiting the National Air and Space Museum: Steven F. The bus and metro route is MUCH, MUCH cheaper.Ĭheck out Space Shuttle Discovery and Other Spacecraft It cost me $42 round trip for those UBER rides. For my return trip, I did the same thing. I didn’t know there was a bus to the museum, so when I arrived at the Wiehle-Reston East station, I had an UBER take me the rest of the way. If you go the single fare approach, it’s $6 each way. TIP: I purchased a $13 day pass (+$2 for the card, unless you already have a card) to have unlimited use on the metro.

Udvar-Hazy Center stop – you can’t miss it. Take it to the Wiehle-Reston East station, then transfer to Fairfax Connector Bus No. The Metro Silver Line is easily accessible in Washington, DC. So you’ll want to allocate enough time in your trip for three hours of travel and 1-2 hours at the museum. The downside – it takes about 1.5 hours each way. It’s how I made my way out to the museum. If you don’t have a vehicle, or want to take the metro/bus, that’s a great option.

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