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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 the findings of the New Horizons satellite of Pluto and its moons.
    New Horizons @ Pluto
    September 22, 2015
    An interview with two astronauts who have recently returned from the International Space Station.
    Meet Astronauts Terry Virts & Samantha Cristoferetti
    September 17, 2015
    A man speaks about meteors inside a meteor crater.
    Meteor Geek Moment with STEM in 30
    September 09, 2015
    A video discussing the challenges of navigating at sea, at air, and in space.
    Time and Navigation - STEM in 30
    September 09, 2015
    A curator speaks about the unique "feathered configuration" of SpaceShipOne.
    SpaceShipOne's "Feathered Configuration"
    September 04, 2015
    A video describing how images of Earth have impacted our views of the planet.
    Earth Day: A View from Above - STEM in 30
    September 04, 2015
    A video exploring the underwater crash site of an airship aircraft carrier.
    The Underwater Crash Site of USS Macon
    August 18, 2015
    An interview with an astronaut who traveled to the International Space Station and posted many images of the Earth to Twitter.
    Meet Astronaut Reid Wiseman @Astro_Reid
    August 12, 2015
    A person speaks at the U.S. Naval Observatory.
    Geek Moment at the Naval Observatory with STEM in 30
    August 04, 2015
    A lecture about the history of the Hubble Space Telescope.
    The Hubble Space Telescope: The Agony and the Ecstasy
    June 30, 2015
    A lecture discussing the Hubble Space Telescope and its ability to look back in time to earlier versions of the universe.
    Hubble Telescope: Looking Back in Time at the Distant Universe
    June 11, 2015
    A video describing the tools used by astronauts in space.
    Tools of the EVA Trade
    June 09, 2015
    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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