How NASA's Space Program Inspired a Vast Art Collection

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The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum houses over 8,000 artworks inspired by flight and space exploration, including pieces by Norman Rockwell and Alma Thomas.
Initially sparked by a portrait of Alan Shepard, NASA's art program aimed to capture the human dimension of cosmic endeavors.

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The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum houses over 8,000 artworks inspired by flight and space exploration, including pieces by Norman Rockwell and Alma Thomas. Initially sparked by a portrait of Alan Shepard, NASA's art program aimed to capture the human dimension of cosmic endeavors.

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