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    • Discover the wonders of aviation and space anytime, anywhere, with our on-demand videos and programs. On-demand content for learners includes our regular STEM in 30 (for middle school viewers), Live Chats, and Story Time programs (for early childhood audiences), plus tons of educational videos. Learners of all ages will enjoy our AirSpace podcast series and recordings of past lectures and programs. 

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  • Stories
  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
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  • Aviation
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  • Smithsonian Planetary Image Facility
  • Research projects
  • Staff profiles

    • Discover the wonders of aviation and space anytime, anywhere, with our on-demand videos and programs. On-demand content for learners includes our regular STEM in 30 (for middle school viewers), Live Chats, and Story Time programs (for early childhood audiences), plus tons of educational videos. Learners of all ages will enjoy our AirSpace podcast series and recordings of past lectures and programs. 

    You can also reserve virtual experiences for your school group or check our calendar for upcoming events that will be presented online.

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    A video where a man talks about his career path as the creator of a supersonic flight company.
    "I Love Building Things" - Joe Wilding, Co-Founder of Boom Supersonic - My Path
    June 16, 2021
    A video about afrofuturism and how it reflects on space exploration.
    Launch a Conversation: Afrofuturism
    June 09, 2021
    A story about neighbor stars near our solar system followed by a puppets craft activity.
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "The Sun's Star Friends"
    June 08, 2021
    A video about the UAE Mission to Mars
    Emirates Mars Mission Hope Probe: What's New in Aerospace
    June 04, 2021
    Gene Kranz reflects on failure.
    Failure Is Not An Option - Gene Kranz
    June 04, 2021
    A video about the Dragonfly mission to Saturn's Moon Titan.
    Dragonfly: In Situ Exploration of Saturn's Moon Titan, an Organic Ocean World
    May 26, 2021
    A woman speaks about Anne and Charles Lindbergh.
    A Pioneering Partnership: Anne and Charles
    May 20, 2021
    A story about heroes in aviation and space history followed by a collage craft activity.
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: History Heroes
    May 18, 2021
    Careers in Aerospace - STEM in 30
    What do you want to be when you grow up? Careers in Aerospace - STEM in 30
    May 06, 2021
    Video about space shuttle anatomy.
    Parts of the Space Shuttle: The Anatomy of an Orbiter
    April 09, 2021
    A museum expert discusses the space toilet.
    Space Shuttle Toilet
    April 09, 2021
    8 Minute Ride: The Space Shuttle at 40 - STEM in 30
    8 Minute Ride: The Space Shuttle at 40 - STEM in 30
    April 08, 2021
    Podcast AirSpace

    Discover unexpected stories from the National Air and Space Museum. The AirSpace podcast is a place for you to discover news, entertainment, and inspiration in the sky. In other words, aspirational stories about defying gravity—whether you’re an avid aviation geek, space cadet, or just somebody who loves great content about smart topics that’s a little different from what you normally expect to see.

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