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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 tour of a United Airlines 787 cockpit.
    Could the Wright Brothers Fly Today's Commercial Planes? - STEM in 30
    January 29, 2018
    Astronaut Victor Glover speaks about some of the components of astronaut training.
    What Happens During Astronaut Training? Astronaut Victor Glover Explains
    January 29, 2018
    Astronaut Victor Glover talks about the importance of being able to work together.
    It Takes Teamwork to Become an Astronaut
    January 29, 2018
    A lesson about how parts of airplanes have stayed the same and differed since the first flight by the Wright brothers.
    The Airplane's Family Tree: From the Wright Brothers to Today - STEM in 30
    December 16, 2017
    An astronaut explains the process of landing on Earth from outer space.
    Why Landing on Earth Is Like a Series of Car Crashes
    December 12, 2017
    An astronaut describes the role of photography in space and also demonstrates how a photograph is made.
    Astronaut Talks About the Role of Photography in Science
    December 04, 2017
    stronaut Randy Bresnik explains the importance of exercising in space, followed by a science activity.
    Why Do Astronauts Exercise At Least Two Hours a Day in Space?
    November 21, 2017
    A video from two married astronauts discussing how they managed their careers as well as their marriage and family.
    An Astronaut Couple On Spaceflight, Marriage, and Family
    November 17, 2017
    A video explaining Orion, the newest spacecraft intended to take astronauts beyond the Moon.
    Meet Orion and SLS: America's Next Great Spacecraft - STEM in 30
    November 17, 2017
    A lecture with pilot and astronaut Robert L. "Hoot" Gibson about his vast experience in several areas of flight.
    2017 Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night
    November 16, 2017
    A video where astronaut Randy Besnik explains how experiments are conducted on the ISS, followed by astronaut Kate Rubins showing the STEM in 30 team how to conduct a DNA extraction experiment.
    Learn How Experiments Are Conducted on the ISS
    November 14, 2017
    An astronaut explains the mission patches and why astronauts wear them, followed by a craft activity.
    Make Your Own Astronaut Mission Patch
    November 06, 2017
    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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