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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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  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
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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 explaining how the Bell XP-59A Airacomet was used to teach fighter pilots how to fly a jet.
    Slow Entry into the Jet Age
    October 13, 2016
    A museum curator discusses how the Wright Brothers created the first military airplane.
    World's First Military Airplane
    October 13, 2016
    Interview with Beth Wilson and Marc Okrand, the creator of the Klingon language from Star Trek.
    A Conversation with Klingon Creator Marc Okrand
    October 06, 2016
    A video from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta surrounding the science and history of air balloons.
    STEM in 30 - A Sky Full of Color: Live from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
    October 06, 2016
    A video discussing how the Soviet launch of Sputnik caused the Space Race to begin.
    Launching the Space Race
    October 04, 2016
    A person stands next to a white object, discussing its use to test parachutes that would land the Viking Lander on Mars.
    Geek Moment with STEM in 30 at the White Sands Missile Range Museum
    October 04, 2016
    A video discussing Robert Goddard and over 200 patents he filed for during his lifetime.
    Robert Goddard's Quest
    September 27, 2016
    A video interview with Barrington Irving, the youngest person to fly around the world alone, and his career path.
    My Path: Barrington Irving
    September 22, 2016
    A video discussing the impacts of Star Trek on modern technology.
    Star Trek: Science Fiction to Science Fact - STEM in 30
    September 16, 2016
    Artist Andrew Probert discusses how he got involved in designing spaceships for science fiction.
    A STEAM Second with Artist Andrew Probert
    September 15, 2016
    A video discussing the history and science of hot air balloons.
    Geek Moment with Balloons and STEM in 30
    September 13, 2016
    A video discussing the construction of the Mars Rover and the science experiments performed by the Mars Rover.
    Mars Rovers with STEM in 30
    September 02, 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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