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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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    An interview with Tom Barclay, a senior NASA research scientist, about his career path.
    My Path: Tom Barclay, Astronomer
    March 16, 2017
    Interview with a Museum curator about NASA's use of the F-1 engine in exploring space.
    The F-1 Engine and the Conquest of Space
    March 14, 2017
    An interview with a former deputy administrator for NASA about her career path.
    My Path: Dava Newman, Former Deputy Administrator for NASA
    March 09, 2017
    Video interview with footage about a commercial spacecraft company having their first successful launch.
    How SpaceShipOne Fueled the Dream of Space Tourism
    March 06, 2017
    Video interview with Curator Valerie Neal about Sally Ride.
    Sally Ride: Breaking the Highest Glass Ceiling
    March 01, 2017
    A children's lecture explaining the technology behind rockets and race cars.
    Taking the Fast Lane to Orbit: The Technology of Rockets and Race Cars - STEM in 30
    February 28, 2017
    Interview with curator about the INF Treaty.
    How the INF Treaty Brought Missiles to the Museum
    February 15, 2017
    A video about the Boeing 747
    The World’s First Jumbo Jet
    February 09, 2017
    Video interview with curator about the Mariner 10 spacecraft and its accomplishments.
    The First Spacecraft to Use Gravity Assist
    February 06, 2017
    Interview with a museum conservator inside a conservation lab.
    A Conservator's Tools
    February 03, 2017
    Video showing the close-up removal of craft tape from a Chinese kite.
    Conserving a Chinese Kite: Removing Craft Paper Tape
    February 03, 2017
    Dr. Wakeford speaks in an interview about her career path.
    My Path: Hannah Wakeford, Astronomer
    February 01, 2017
    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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