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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
  • Stories
  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
  • Topics
  • Aviation
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  • Behind the scenes
  • People
  • Records and Firsts
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  • Smithsonian Planetary Image Facility
  • Research projects
  • Staff profiles

    • 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 chat discussing bees and how they influence aviation.
    Bees and Aviation: STEM in 30 Mission Debrief
    January 23, 2020
    A lesson about the importance of bees in the aerospace industry.
    Buzz the Tower: How Bees Influence Aviation
    January 16, 2020
    A live chat about engineering through use of simple machines.
    STEM in 30 Mission Debrief - Solving Complex Problems with Simple Machines
    January 08, 2020
    A video lecture discussing the Concorde and future attempts to revive supersonic flight.
    Fast Forward: The Concorde and the Future of Supersonic Flight
    December 30, 2019
    A video about how a truck is used for moving objects within the National Air and Space Museum.
    Moving Large Objects at the National Air and Space Museum
    December 16, 2019
    A lecture on Afrofuturism and music.
    Sonic Futures: The Music of Afrofuturism
    December 15, 2019
    A lesson explaining the usefulness of simple machines in engineering.
    Solving Complex Problems with Simple Machines
    December 12, 2019
    A video with Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee discussing life lessons.
    The Life Lessons of a Tuskegee Airman
    December 06, 2019
    A live chat about the events of the Apollo 12 mission.
    STEM in 30 Mission Debrief - Apollo 12: The Shocking Story
    November 20, 2019
    A lecture with Al Worden, an astronaut.
    Flight Jacket Night with Al Worden
    November 18, 2019
    A video explaining the purpose of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in finding past and future moon landing sites.
    Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter: Finding Past Moon Landing Sites While Looking For Future Ones
    November 17, 2019
    Video about the Apollo 12 mission.
    Apollo 12: The Shocking Story - STEM in 30
    November 14, 2019
    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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