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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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    Video about space shuttle anatomy.
    Parts of the Space Shuttle: The Anatomy of an Orbiter
    April 09, 2021
    A museum expert discusses the space toilet.
    Space Shuttle Toilet
    April 09, 2021
    8 Minute Ride: The Space Shuttle at 40 - STEM in 30
    8 Minute Ride: The Space Shuttle at 40 - STEM in 30
    April 08, 2021
    A live discussion with Robert DeLaurentis's South pole to North pole flight.
    Pole to Pole Flight: Air and Space Live Chat
    March 26, 2021
    Video with Michael Collins reflecting upon the naming of the Michael Collins Trophy after him.
    Introducing the Michael Collins Trophy
    March 18, 2021
    Video about Charles Elachi receiving the 2020 Michael Collins Trophy for Lifelong Achievement
    Dr. Charles Elachi — 2020 Michael Collins Trophy Winner
    March 18, 2021
    Video about the Hubble Space Telescope receiving the 2020 Michael Collins Trophy for Current Achievement
    Hubble Space Telescope Team — 2020 Michael Collins Trophy Winner
    March 18, 2021
    Video about the X-59, a supersonic plane from NASA.
    NASA's X-59 Supersonic X-Plane
    March 18, 2021
    A live discussion about stealth aircraft and the science behind making a sneaky flying machine.
    Stealth Live Chat
    March 12, 2021
    A video of a program discussing Afrofuturism with two African-American authors.
    A Conversation on Black Futures with Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham
    March 11, 2021
    A video animating the story "At the Air Show" followed by a kite craft activity.
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: At the Air Show
    March 09, 2021
    A video about Walter Watson, SR-71 pilot. Most of the video is B-roll of Watson's life.
    Walter Watson - Flying on SR 71 Blackbird: My Path
    March 05, 2021
    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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