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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.
Stories
Topics
Collections
On demand
For researchers

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 virtual learning with the Smithsonian Teacher Innovator Institute and then with astronaut Mike Massimino.
Virtual Learning with Astronaut Mike Massimino: Air and Space Live Chat
July 30, 2020
A live chat about the Chandra X-Ray Observatory featuring an astronaut who placed the telescope into orbit and two scientists who work with the data provided.
The Chandra X-Ray Observatory: Air and Space Live Chat
July 23, 2020
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 live chat with the youngest woman to fly around the world solo and one of a few select pilots to fly the U-2 spy plane.
Air and Space Live Chat: Pilot Panel
June 18, 2020
A video chat discussing the Dragonfly Mission to Titan to investigate the moon orbiting Saturn.
Air and Space Live Chat: Dragonfly Mission to Titan
June 11, 2020
A live chat discussion about the first American spacewalk in 1965.
Air and Space Live Chat: America's First Spacewalk
June 04, 2020
A live chat discussion about female astronauts and their impact in space exploration.
Air and Space Book Chat: Pioneering Women in Space
June 03, 2020
A video discussing the first Space X Crewed Launch, as well as the first crewed American rocket launch since 2011.
Space X Crewed Launch: What's New in Aerospace
May 28, 2020
A live chat discussion about the Wright brothers.
Air and Space Live Chat: Wright Bros
May 21, 2020
A live chat discussion about spacesuits featuring a NASA astronaut and two National Air and Space Museum employees.
Air and Space Live Chat: Spacesuits Featuring Astronaut Anne McClain
May 14, 2020
A live chat discussion about the history and future of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Air and Space Live Chat: The Hubble Space Telescope at 30
April 30, 2020
A live chat discussion with an astronaut about the upcoming Artemis program.
Air and Space Live Chat: Artemis with Astronaut Randy "Komrade" Bresnik
April 23, 2020

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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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