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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 a Smithsonian curator unboxing Spock's ears for the first time
    Unboxing Leonard Nimoy's Spock Ears
    December 21, 2021
    A video about aircraft that fly and float.
    Looking Closely: Aircraft that Fly and Float
    December 21, 2021
    A video about Bessie Coleman.
    Looking Closely: Bessie Coleman
    December 21, 2021
    A video about ballooning.
    Looking Closely: Flying High with a Balloon
    December 21, 2021
    A video about homebuilt aircraft for children.
    Looking Closely: Homebuilt Aircraft
    December 21, 2021
    A video for children about the Solar System.
    Looking Closely: Solar System
    December 21, 2021
    A video for children about space toys.
    Looking Closely: Space Toys
    December 21, 2021
    A video for children about landers and rovers on Mars.
    Looking Closely: Landers and Rovers on Mars
    December 21, 2021
    A video for children about the International Space Station.
    Looking Closely: International Space Station
    December 21, 2021
    A story about small objects in the solar system followed by a craft activity.
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets"
    December 14, 2021
    A video about the origins of human flight.
    How Did Animals Inspire Human Flight? - STEM in 30
    December 02, 2021
    A conversation between multiple past Top Gun pilots discussing the impact of the movies and the evolution of the program.
    Top Gun Then and Now
    November 30, 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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