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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 SR-71 covering the Blackbird and its importance in reconnaisance.
    The SR-71 Blackbird with STEM in 30
    September 02, 2016
    Sit down interview with Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins
    Michael Collins Interview 2016 with Marty Kelsey
    September 02, 2016
    An interview with Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins about his art, training, and more.
    Michael Collins Interview 2016 with Beth Wilson
    September 02, 2016
    WWII Veteran Thomas McFadden speaks about his roles in World War II and Project Firefly,
    A Conversation with WWII Veteran Thomas McFadden
    September 02, 2016
    Marty Kelsey geeks out of Star Trek communicator devices.
    Geek Moment with Star Trek and STEM in 30
    August 18, 2016
    Behind the Scenes stories from the Milestones of Flight renovation
    VIDEO - Milestones: Inside Stories
    July 26, 2016
    A discussion about the legacy of the Star Trek fandom.
    Long-lived Franchise
    July 22, 2016
    A discussion about the legacy of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
    One Small Step
    July 18, 2016
    An interview with a Smithsonian curator discussing the Friendship 7 flight and how John Glenn's orbit in space led to success in the Space Race.
    John Glenn - A National Hero
    July 18, 2016
    A conservator speaks about the process of conserving Neil Armstrong's spacesuit from the Apollo 11 mission.
    Neil Armstrong Spacesuit Conservation
    July 16, 2016
    A museum curator speaks about Thaddeus Lowe's discussion about use of balloons for reconnaissance with Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
    Thaddeus Lowe’s “Whale of a View”
    July 13, 2016
    A lecture program with Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins and Amazon and Blue Origin Founder Jeff Bezos about the past, present, and future of space exploration.
    Spaceflight: Then, Now, and Next
    June 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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