The Artifact Program transforms space history into inspiration; preserving and sharing retired mission hardware, spaceflight artifacts, and scientific instruments with institutions worldwide. This program doesn’t just allocate artifacts; it tells NASA’s story, connecting museums, educators, and the public with the groundbreaking innovations that propelled humanity beyond Earth. Through meticulous evaluation, compliance, and strategic partnerships, we ensure that each artifact finds a home where it can continue to ignite curiosity and fuel discovery. To explore available artifacts or learn more about the request process, visit the Artifact Module online at artifacts.nasa.gov.

Functional portfolio includes:

•  8K+ Artifacts Allocated to Educational and Museum Institutions
• $2.5B+ Value of Historical Artifacts Preserved for Educational Outreach
• 500+ Requests Processed Annually for Spaceflight and Aerospace Artifacts