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December 12, 1992 - March 4, 2002
Museum: Air and Space Museum
Location: Where Next Columbus?, Gallery 209, Second Floor, East Wing
This gallery examines the motives and methods of past and present exploration, as well as the options and possibilities for future space exploration. Scientific, economic, ethical, and political challenges are discussed. It includes 4 major sections: Exploring this World, Challenges for Space Explorers, Exploring New Worlds in Space, and To the Stars.