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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 with Christine Darden, African American mathematician, and her career journey.
    Hidden Figures Mathematician Christine Darden: My Path
    August 10, 2020
    A story about travelling to Mars
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Mission to Mars"
    August 04, 2020
    A video discussing virtual learning with the Smithsonian Teacher Innovator Institute and then with astronaut Mike Massimino.
    Virtual Learning with Astronaut Mike Massimino: Air and Space Live Chat
    July 30, 2020
    Video about the Hubble Space Telescope and its impact on what we have learned about the universe
    Hubble at 30
    July 28, 2020
    A story about building homemade airplanes followed by a model airplane craft activity.
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Homebuilt Airplanes"
    July 28, 2020
    A live chat about the Chandra X-Ray Observatory featuring an astronaut who placed the telescope into orbit and two scientists who work with the data provided.
    The Chandra X-Ray Observatory: Air and Space Live Chat
    July 23, 2020
    A story about the planets in our solar system followed by a solar system playset craft
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Family of the Sun"
    July 21, 2020
    Two people talking about the decisions made to watch rocket launches.
    Launch a Conversation: Watching Launches
    July 17, 2020
    A video encouraging viewers to think about events occurring at the same time as key moments in space exploration.
    Launch a Conversation
    July 17, 2020
    A video about women astronauts.
    Launch a Conversation: Women Astronauts
    July 17, 2020
    A video discussing the launch of Perseverance, a Mars rover, and its plans in exploring Mars.
    Mars Exploration and the Launch of Perseverance: What's New in Aerospace
    July 16, 2020
    A video about the Douglas World Cruiser
    Pilot Pals Story Time: The First Around the World Flight
    July 16, 2020
    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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