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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 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
    Two students, one of which chose the name Perseverance for the new Mars Rover, speak about the choice.
    Naming the Mars Rover: Student Interview
    July 16, 2020
    A Smithsonian Explainer shows how spacesuits work.
    Explainer Demo: Spacesuits
    July 16, 2020
    A Smithsonian Explainer explains how air pressure works.
    Explainer Demo: Air Pressure
    July 16, 2020
    Interview between a child and the director of Launch Services at NASA
    Moments of a Launch
    July 15, 2020
    A story about the record breaking flight of the Fokker T-2
    Pilot Pals Story Time: Flying Across the Country
    July 07, 2020
    A story about Cornelius Coffey
    Pilot Pals Story Time: Cornelius Coffey
    July 07, 2020
    A story about a little yellow cat who flies in Amelia Earhart's red airplane.
    Pilot Pals Story Time: Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega
    June 30, 2020
    A story about Jimmy Doolittle and other air racers
    Pilot Pals Story Time: Air Racers
    June 30, 2020
    A video interviewing astronauts about exploring Mars.
    Astronauts on Mars Exploration
    June 24, 2020
    A story about air balloons followed by a air balloon craft activity.
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: The Incredible Balloon Flight to Dizzying Heights
    June 23, 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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