NASA plans aircraft flybys, patches, and merchandise for 'America 250' Independence Day celebration
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Elizabeth Howell
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NASA is planning extensive celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026), branded as "America 250." The agency's plans include special patches, aircraft flybys, and commemorative merchandise. The celebrations will involve both aircraft and spacecraft, tying NASA's history of exploration — from early aviation to the Apollo moon landings to current Artemis missions — to the nation's founding ideals of discovery and innovation.
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· 1 pulledFrom the earliest days of exploration, to the first steps on the moon and the missions shaping our future, NASA represents the spirit of discovery that defines our nation.
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