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"At Home in Space" opens, caps Air and Space Museum renovation

By Robert Pearlman · Via Ars Technica · Published by Everything Blog

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The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum reached a key turning point in its timeline by opening all of its spaces to the public. This step allows visitors to experience the entire facility following the conclusion of its long-term overhaul. Patrons can now navigate the full grounds as the institution operates with all areas accessible.

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The National Air and Space Museum is now operating with all of its spaces open.: The National Air and Space Museum is now operating with all of its spaces open.
Patrons are able to experience the full institution without facing ongoing space closures.: Patrons are able to experience the full institution without facing ongoing space closures.
This transition marks the operational return of all public areas at the Smithsonian locat…: This transition marks the operational return of all public areas at the Smithsonian location.

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has all of its "space" back open.

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The National Air and Space Museum is now operating with all of its spaces open.: The National Air and Space Museum is now operating with all of its spaces open.
Patrons are able to experience the full institution without facing ongoing space closures.: Patrons are able to experience the full institution without facing ongoing space closures.
This transition marks the operational return of all public areas at the Smithsonian locat…: This transition marks the operational return of all public areas at the Smithsonian location.

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The National Air and Space Museum is now operating with all of its spaces open.: The National Air and Space Museum is now operating with all of its spaces open.
Patrons are able to experience the full institution without facing ongoing space closures.: Patrons are able to experience the full institution without facing ongoing space closures.
This transition marks the operational return of all public areas at the Smithsonian locat…: This transition marks the operational return of all public areas at the Smithsonian location.

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