Hear a firsthand account of the USS Hornet's recovery of the Apollo 11 astronauts and spacecraft, featuring a helicopter pilot, Navy diver, and flight surgeon.

From the time the airplane first took to the air, women have played an important role in shaping the aerospace industry. Join STEM in 30 and Anousheh Ansari, the first female private space explorer, as we take a look at the contributions of early women aviators, female astronauts and other pioneering women

Meet three women who ascended through glass ceilings during the Apollo program

Learn about air traffic controllers, who are in charge of keeping the skies orderly and safe and relaying information to pilots while they are in the air.

As part of our celebration of the 50th anniversary of first Moon landing, we invite you to a discussion of spacesuits past and future. Our panel of spacesuit experts will take a look at everything from Apollo-era spacesuits to Hollywood recreations

In this lecture, NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green will discuss NASA’s future plans for going to the Moon to stay and then traveling on to Mars and how the Moon provides a natural, yet challenging, environment for our next-generation robotic and human explorers.    Tickets are free but required.

Humans first stepped onto the Moon 50 years ago and NASA has plans to head back! In this episode, hear from those involved with the Apollo program and learn about the science behind getting to the Moon. We will also explore the plans to head back to the Moon in the near future. This...

When taking astronaut fitness tests is just a footnote in your long list of accomplishments, you know you’ve had an amazing career. Join Gene Nora Jessen for a conversation about her extensive aviation career.

In this lecture, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) scientist Noah Petro shares perspectives on the Apollo landing sites and sheds new light on future explorations.   Tickets are free but required.

“That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” Astronaut Neil Armstrong spoke these famous words as he became the first person to walk on the Moon 50 years ago this July. His spacesuit, really a small spacecraft, allowed him to take this historic walk. Join STEM in 30 to learn...

In this lecture, planetary scientist Brett Denevi will explore revolutionary new views of both the Moon’s ancient history and how its surface continues to change today. Tickets are free but required.

Have you ever wondered what happens inside the eye of a hurricane? Find out what it's like and why it is important to study these storms from space, the ground, and in an airplane. Join STEM in 30 as they fly into a hurricane and learn all about these massive storms. Once you’ve had a...