Stories
  • Stories
  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
  • Topics
  • Aviation
  • Spaceflight
  • Astronomy
  • Behind the scenes
  • People
  • Records and Firsts
  • Science
  • Society and Culture
  • Technology and Engineering
  • War and Conflict
    • Collections
  • Collections
  • Object groups
  • About the collection
  • Multimedia gallery
  • Rights and Reproductions
  • Collections Care
    • On demand
  • On demand
    • For researchers
  • For researchers
  • Archives
  • Fellowships
  • Library
  • Publications
  • Reference services
  • 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.
    Stories
  • Stories
  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
  • Topics
  • Aviation
  • Spaceflight
  • Astronomy
  • Behind the scenes
  • People
  • Records and Firsts
  • Science
  • Society and Culture
  • Technology and Engineering
  • War and Conflict
    • Collections
  • Collections
  • Object groups
  • About the collection
  • Multimedia gallery
  • Rights and Reproductions
  • Collections Care
    • On demand
  • On demand
    • For researchers
  • For researchers
  • Archives
  • Fellowships
  • Library
  • Publications
  • Reference services
  • 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.

    Showing 313 - 324 of 622

    A discussion with Alan Eustace about his record-breaking freefall flight in 2014.
    Alan Eustace Looks Back at His Record-Breaking Freefall
    April 18, 2018
    A lecture discussing the operations necessary to launch the James Webb Space Telescope and then exploring the planned science in the first year of operations for the telescope.
    Is Astronomy Ready for the James Webb Space Telescope?
    April 18, 2018
    A video discussing the engineering behind the suit of a record dive.
    The Engineering Behind a Record-Breaking Skydive
    April 13, 2018
    Video Introduction for the National Air and Space Museum Trophy Award
    National Air and Space Museum 2018 Trophy Award
    March 28, 2018
    Shaesta Waiz is announced as the 2018 National Air and Space Museum Trophy for Current Achievement recipient.
    Shaesta Waiz of Dreams Soar Inc. 2018 National Air and Space Museum Trophy Recipient
    March 28, 2018
    Video about 2018 National Air and Space Museum Trophy for Lifetime Achievement recipient General Dailey
    Gen. John R. “Jack” Dailey Awarded the 2018 National Air and Space Museum Trophy
    March 28, 2018
    A video discussing scientific methods used to improve aircraft safety.
    Staying Safe Is No Accident: The Science of Safety - STEM in 30
    March 15, 2018
    A lecture explaining the findings of the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes on early galaxies and how the James Webb Space Telescope is expected to see even earlier galaxies.
    The Earliest Galaxies: Exploring Cosmic Sunrise with Hubble, Spitzer, and JWST
    March 14, 2018
    Video about the different phases of astronaut training with Kjell Lindgren.
    Astronaut Training - STEM in 30
    March 01, 2018
    A video discussing the inspiration of geckoes in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
    How Geckos Helped JPL Make Some Really Cool Robotics
    February 28, 2018
    Victor Glover talks about the common jobs he held early on in his career, before becoming an astronaut, engineer and pilot.
    Before He Was an Astronaut, Victor Glover Was Stocking Shelves at 7-Eleven - My Path
    February 14, 2018
    A discussion about the recovery following the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
    The Story Behind the Space Shuttle Columbia Recovery Mission
    February 12, 2018
    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.

     Listen Now