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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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    • 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 the evolution of spacesuits.
    Appropriate Attire for Space
    June 09, 2016
    A video explaining moon rocks and how they compare to the composition of Earth.
    Moon Rocks with STEM in 30
    June 02, 2016
    A lecture discussing the extreme places where life forms on Earth and how that may affect the search for life on Mars.
    Going to Extremes: Putting the Squeeze on Life
    June 01, 2016
    The director of the film "Flying the Feathered Edge" and two other people discuss the life of pilot Bob Hoover.
    Flying the Feathered Edge: An Evening Celebrating Bob Hoover
    May 18, 2016
    A video explaining the science and use of helicopters
    Copters, Choppers and the Phrog: The Science of Vertical Flight
    May 16, 2016
    A lecture discussing the Europa Mission and its purpose of determining if Europa, a moon orbiting Jupiter, has life on it.
    NASA's Mission to Europa: Exploring a Potentially Habitable World
    May 12, 2016
    A person discusses lunar rocks brought back from the Moon during the Apollo 15, 16, and 17 missions.
    Moon Rocks!
    May 11, 2016
    A lesson about the science behind kites and their importance to aviation history.
    Kites - STEM in 30
    May 02, 2016
    A lecture discussing the search for extraterrestrial life forms in our solar system.
    Searching for Life in our Solar System
    April 28, 2016
    A lecture from the first U.S. Air Force female bomb wing commander on two different bombers and her perspectives on attitude, airmen, and American airpower.
    Col. Kristin Goodwin: B-2 and B-52 Bombers, Airmen, and Attitude
    April 13, 2016
    An interview with a NASA Engineer on the steps they took to become a NASA engineer.
    My Path to becoming a NASA Engineer
    April 11, 2016
    A video featuring an astronaut discussing his journey from living in Texas to becoming an astronaut.
    From Cowboy Boots to Space Boots
    April 07, 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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