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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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    An astronaut explains how astronauts deal with extreme temperatures in space.
    Brrrrr! How Do Extreme Temperatures Affect Spacewalks?
    October 03, 2017
    A recorded question and answer session where students ask questions to an astronaut live on the International Space Station.
    Live Downlink with the International Space Station & Astronaut Randy "Komrade" Bresnik - STEM in 30
    September 28, 2017
    A video episode discussing future goals in the search for other habitable planets.
    What’s Next in the the Search for Habitable Planets
    September 27, 2017
    A children's lecture about patents and their importance in inventing.
    Building a Better Mousetrap and Inventing the Airplane: All About Patents - STEM IN 30
    September 25, 2017
    An astronaut explains space communication and then demonstrates a classroom activity about satellites.
    Can Astronauts Phone Home? Learn How They Communicate in Space
    September 25, 2017
    A video featuring an astronaut speaking about his recent trip to space.
    Astronaut Shane Kimbrough Talks About His Recent Trip to Space
    September 14, 2017
    A discussion where a father and daughter, both of whom are pilots, discuss their experiences during 9/11 as well as their passion for aviation and their service to the United States.
    9/11 Perspectives
    September 07, 2017
    A video discussing the 2017 Solar Eclipse from multiple locations.
    Solar Eclipse Special: Live From the Path of Totality
    September 01, 2017
    Interview with Curator Peter Jakab about the Wright Brothers and the first successful airplane flight
    Inventing the Airplane, Changing the World
    August 30, 2017
    Video interview about the P-51 Mustang with historical footage.
    The Powerful and Fast P-51 Mustang
    August 25, 2017
    A video highlighting the Fokker D.VII and its strengths during air battles in World War I.
    Fokker DVII - The Fokker D.VII: WWI German Aerial Superiority
    August 18, 2017
    Interview with astronaut about the 2017 solar eclipse followed by an eclipse craft activity.
    ISS Crew Readies for Unique View of the Solar Eclipse
    August 15, 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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