Allan A. Needell

Curator, Division of Space History

National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012
MRC 311
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012

ANeedell@nasm.si.edu

Research Interests

History of modern physical sciences and the organization of American science; history of space exploration; Apollo spacecraft and associated artifacts.


Current Research Projects

The 1967 Apollo Fire and its implications


Current or Projected Exhibits

Redo of the Apollo to the Moon Gallery


Recent Publications

Science, Cold War and the American State: Lloyd V. Berkner and the Balance of Professional Ideals (Routledge: 2000)