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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 curator speaks about Wiley Post and the records he set in the Winnie Mae.
Wiley Post and the Winnie Mae
March 22, 2017
A video about the Boeing 747
The World’s First Jumbo Jet
February 09, 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
An interview with an SR-71 Blackbird pilot about flying the SR-71.
Tales of the SR-71 Blackbird from Col Buz Carpenter
December 23, 2016
A video explaining the basics of flight and how the Wright Flyer became a historic feat.
The Wright Stuff: Flying the Wright Flyer
December 19, 2016
A museum curator speaks about the experimental Bell X-1 aircraft designed to move to speeds close to the speed of sound.
Transonic Experimental Plane
December 17, 2016
A video discussing the short life span of early jet engines and how improvements were made to create long lasting engines we see today.
Short Life Span
December 17, 2016
An interview with Alan Eustace in front of the display case of his suit in which he broke the record for the highest parachute jump.
Interview with Record Breaker Alan Eustace
December 16, 2016
A video discussing balloon-inspired items prior to the age of photography.
Put a Balloon on It
November 20, 2016
Marty Kelsey stands in front of the Wright Flyer with a small child playing with a toy.
Geek Moment: Wright Brothers
November 18, 2016
A video discussing the fastest plane on record and how it inspired the design of the space shuttle.
Pushing the Envelope into Hypersonic Flight
November 14, 2016
A curator speaks about the rapid spread of news about Charles Lindbergh's feat of the first nonstop transatlantic flight between two major cities.
Solo the Atlantic
November 14, 2016
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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