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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. 

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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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    The Commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. John E. Hyten, discusses the most pressing challenged faced by the U.S. Strategic Command.
    Dreaming Big... Innovations in Space
    June 13, 2018
    A performance of World War I music by a three-piece ensemble while a fourth person discusses the changes in American society during this time.
    "The Yanks Are Coming:" The Songs of World War I
    June 09, 2018
    A lecture discussing how the Hubble Space Telescope is working to assist the future James Webb Space Telescope in the latter's most effective activities.
    The Hubble Space Telescope: Opening Cosmic Doors for JWST
    May 23, 2018
    A video about telescopes and other methods of viewing the night sky.
    How Do We Know What's Out There?
    May 23, 2018
    A question and answer session with students asking questions to two astronauts who have recently returned from a space mission.
    Ask an Astronaut with Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli - STEM in 30
    May 17, 2018
    A video featuring NASA astronauts reflecting on their teachers who influenced them.
    NASA Astronauts Reflect on the Teachers Who Have Influenced Them – STEM in 30
    May 08, 2018
    An interview with a World War II pilot with 116 missions survived without ever being hit by fire from an enemy aircraft!
    To Fly and Flight Lindbergh Lecture Anderson 2018 05 02
    May 02, 2018
    A video describing three easy ways to begin stargazing without using a telescope.
    No Telescope? 3 Easy Ways to Get Started Stargazing
    May 01, 2018
    A video lecture about air racing and how speed planes are designed and created.
    Meet the King and Queen of Speed
    April 30, 2018
    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
    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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