Air & Space Museum

Centaur Upper Stage

Centaur Upper Stage

In more than 260 launches, Centaurs have launched communication satellites, scientific observatories, weather satellites, and military reconnaissance satellites. The Centaur upper stage has also played a key role in our exploration of the solar system for more than half a century. Centaur’s very first payloads were Surveyor Moon landers that scouted landing sites for the Apollo Moon landings in the 1960s. Centaurs launched Mariner probes to Mercury, Venus, and Mars, Viking orbiters and landers to Mars, and the amazing Pioneer and Voyager probes to the outer solar system. Later missions have delivered rovers to Mars and sent the New Horizons spacecraft to Pluto and beyond. Five Centaur payloads are headed out of our solar system into the vast unexplored space between star systems.  

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Upcoming Events

Saturday Apr 18
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Air & Space Museum

U.S. Drone Soccer District 9 Division Championships

U.S. Drone Soccer District 9 Division Championships
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Join us as we host the U.S. Drone Soccer District 9 Division Championships! Winners from the event gain divisional points, which are used to determine who will be invited to the U.S. Drone National Finals on May 18-19 in Daytona Beach, FL. Don’t miss out on this fun, family-friendly activity!

Pre-Purchase Tickets*

*Admission for this event is regular museum entrance pricing. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event.

Saturday Apr 18
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Cockpit Demo Day

Cockpit Demo Day
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Get an up-close look inside select aircraft at the museum and learn about its history, instruments, controls and more!

Featured Aircraft in April*:

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*Featured aircraft are subject to change. 

Saturday Apr 18
10:15AM TO 12:30PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Little Wings: Plane Spotting

Little Wings: Plane Spotting
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 | 10:15AM to 12:30PM

Let your child’s curiosity soar at Exploration of Flight and explore the amazing world of aviation! Participants will learn about the different parts of an airplane, how airports work and the safety behind the tarmac. Then it’s off to spot real planes in action! Watch them take off, land and soar through the skies at Centennial Airport.

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Wings’ Members, remember to sign in to receive 50% off tickets!

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. The program begins promptly at 10:15 a.m and repeats at 11:30 a.m. Please select other times on our ticket page to choose your desired attendance hour.

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*This program is designed for children aged 3-6 years old and their guardians. Siblings are welcome to participate. Adults must accompany children at all times. All attendees must purchase a program ticket; general admission to Exploration of Flight is included with program ticket. A significant portion of this activity takes place outdoors on the tarmac. Weather appropriate clothing, water, sunscreen and hats are recommended. Some binoculars will be available for use, and feel welcome to bring your own binoculars. 

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F-22 on the Tarmac at Exploration of Flight