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Sep 13 2019 - Sep 13 2019
Prepare to embark on a journey through the captivating realm of African art as we present the exquisite Matterport virtual tour of the Kimbell Museum's exhibition, "The Language of Beauty in African Art." This digital voyage invites you to explore every facet of this extraordinary collection, offering a glimpse into the vibrant world of African creativity.
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Sep 18 2019 - Sep 18 2019
Prepare to be transported to a world where gods and mortals intertwine as we present the captivating Matterport virtual tour of the Kimbell Museum's exhibition, "Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art." This digital odyssey invites you to explore every exquisite facet of this extraordinary exhibit, offering a glimpse into the ancient world of the Maya.
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Sep 19 2019 - Sep 19 2019
SAM (Special Air Mission) 970, the very first presidential jet plane, holds a unique place in American aviation history. This specially crafted Boeing 707-153 was the flying Oval Office for several U.S. presidents, carrying the iconic call sign "Air Force One" whenever the Commander-in-Chief was on board. Delivered in 1959 to replace President Eisenhower's
Operated by Air France and British Airways, these glamorous supersonic jets offered an unparalleled blend of luxury and speed, whisking passengers across the Atlantic and other select routes at exhilarating velocities for 27 extraordinary years. Capable of achieving speeds surpassing twice the speed of sound and cruising at altitudes of up to 60,000 feet (18,290 meters), Concorde effortlessly completed round trips from London to New York in the time it took conventional aircraft to travel one way.
Crafted with precision and dedication, the FFT found its origins within the confines of NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in the 1970s. It earned the distinction of being the most senior member of the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF), nestled within Building 9 at JSC in Houston, Texas. The SVMF served as a cradle of learning, housing a spectrum of space shuttle mockups, including the FFT, alongside life-sized replicas of the principal pressurized modules of the International Space Station.
