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Superhuman Body 3D

Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels explores the inner workings of the human body and the incredible breakthroughs in science and bioengineering that are changing the course of human health. Told through the inspiring stories of researchers, scientists, and everyday people behind these ground-breaking medical innovations, Superhuman Body shows the extraordinary ways our bodies work …

Space: The New Frontier

Journey back to the Golden Age of Space and experience a new era of exploration in “Space: The New Frontier.” This awe-inspiring film showcases humankind’s most ambitious dreams for spaceflight, from self-assembling habitats to lunar missions and commercial space stations. Join visionary innovators and courageous explorers as they redefine humanity’s role in space, inspiring new generations to see the universe in a whole new light. Don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making on our Giant Screen — only at the Virginia Air and Space Science Center!

Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

In 2013, a critical life-support system on the International Space Station failed, requiring an immediate spacewalk to fix it. NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy made the repair and saved the Space Station. As an astronaut, he was trained extensively for space walks. But how do astronauts train here on Earth to work in the microgravity of space? Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit explores the ways in which NASA uses underwater environments to simulate life and work in space, offering a fascinating look into the high-tech world of astronauts…