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...

In this lecture, Farouk El-Baz will describe his experiences as an eyewitness to the management, planning, and implementation of the Apollo program. Tickets are free but required.

Orion, Dragon, and Starliner. These are not the names of mythical creatures or far off vessels. They are the first line of commercial space vehicles ready to take humans to space in the near future. Will you get a ride? This episode will be available starting March 14, 2019. Once you’ve...

How do science, technology, engineering and math work in the real world? How can you learn about these subjects through artifacts at the National Air and Space Museum? Can you also learn about art or music? Find the answers to all of these questions and more on this episode of STEM in 30....

On Tuesday, December 11, join the National Air and Space Museum in commemorating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8 with an evening at Washington National Cathedral.