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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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    • 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 discussing balloon-inspired items prior to the age of photography.
    Put a Balloon on It
    November 20, 2016
    Marty Kelsey stands in front of the Wright Flyer with a small child playing with a toy.
    Geek Moment: Wright Brothers
    November 18, 2016
    Lecture with Astronaut Daniel Burbank.
    Flight Jacket Night with Astronaut Daniel Burbank
    November 17, 2016
    Three-dimensional animation of Mercury's Great Valley
    Mercury's Great Valley
    November 16, 2016
    A video with a NASA astronaut discussing the effects that space has on a human.
    Scientist or Guinea Pig: Science In Space - STEM in 30
    November 16, 2016
    A curator speaks about the rapid spread of news about Charles Lindbergh's feat of the first nonstop transatlantic flight between two major cities.
    Solo the Atlantic
    November 14, 2016
    Interview with conservator about the process of conserving the U.S.S. Enterprise studio model.
    Conserving the Enterprise
    November 14, 2016
    A video explaining how the famous Spirit of St. Louis came to the ownership of the Smithsonian to be on display.
    18E Spirit of St Louis YouTube
    November 14, 2016
    A video about a wind tunnel known as the Full Scale Tunnel.
    It's Not a Propeller
    November 14, 2016
    A video discussing the findings of the Stardust mission.
    Expanding Our Understanding of the Universe
    November 14, 2016
    A video discussing the stressful re-entry of Friendship 7 into the atmosphere
    Heated Re-Entry
    November 14, 2016
    A video about science fiction items at the National Air and Space Museum
    Why Is Science Fiction at the National Air and Space Museum?
    November 14, 2016
    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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