National Air and Space Museum

“That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” Astronaut Neil Armstrong spoke these famous words as he became the first person to walk on the Moon 50 years ago this July. His spacesuit, really a small spacecraft, allowed him to take this historic walk. Join STEM in 30 to learn...

Have you ever wondered what happens inside the eye of a hurricane? Find out what it's like and why it is important to study these storms from space, the ground, and in an airplane. Join STEM in 30 as they fly into a hurricane and learn all about these massive storms. Once you’ve had a...

Orion, Dragon, and Starliner. These are not the names of mythical creatures or far off vessels. They are the first line of commercial space vehicles ready to take humans to space in the near future. Will you get a ride? This episode will be available starting March 14, 2019. Once you’ve...

How do science, technology, engineering and math work in the real world? How can you learn about these subjects through artifacts at the National Air and Space Museum? Can you also learn about art or music? Find the answers to all of these questions and more on this episode of STEM in 30....

Have you ever wondered what it was like to fly in a World War I aircraft, or what it was like to live back then? Discover the answers to these questions, and the war's impact on our lives today, in this episode of STEM in 30.

Alan Eustace broke the skydive world record for highest-altitude free-fall jump by riding a high altitude balloon 25 miles into the stratosphere. He then plummeted through the increasingly dense atmosphere. Does the atmosphere change with altitude? Did he have to understand the layers of the...

Join STEM in 30 to learn about how robots are used throughout the aerospace industry.

In this episode of STEM in 30, learn the science behind observing, and discover the equipment that allows us to see further and further out.

Have a question you've always wanted to ask an astronaut? Here's your chance!

On this episode of STEM in 30, learn about the suit worn by Alan Eustace when he jumped from the stratosphere.

Join STEM in 30 as we take a look at the science of safety.

Do you think you have what takes to complete astronaut training? Find out on this STEM in 30.