"It's worth recalling that in 1972, when the shuttle
program was approved, the war in Vietnam was raging and our nation
was on the verge of both stagflation and the energy crisis."
Source: AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey.
A holder of a production certificate (PC), an approved
production inspection system (APIS), a parts manufacturer approval
(PMA), or a technical standard order (TSO) authorization who
controls the design and quality of a product or part thereof.
The Museum of Flight exists to acquire, preserve and exhibit
historically significant air and space artifacts that provide a
foundation for scholarly research and lifelong learning programs
inspiring an interest in and understanding of science, technology
and the humanities.