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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
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 video about a wind tunnel known as the Full Scale Tunnel.
It's Not a Propeller
November 14, 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
Lecture with Christine Mau and her perspective as one of a few female fighter aircraft pilots.
Views from the Cockpit of the F-35
November 02, 2016
A lecture with test pilot Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann.
Going the Distance and Breaking Records as a Boeing Test Pilot
November 02, 2016
A interview with a Smithsonian curator about Howard Hughes and the H-1 Racer
Howard Hughes and the World’s Fastest Land Plane
October 24, 2016
A video about the legacy of the Lockheed U-2 aircraft.
Over 50 Years of Service
October 17, 2016
A video describing how the X-1 would fly in the bomb bay of a Boeing bomber prior to release.
Dropped Like a Bomb
October 14, 2016
A museum curator discusses how the Wright Brothers created the first military airplane.
World's First Military Airplane
October 13, 2016
A video explaining how the Bell XP-59A Airacomet was used to teach fighter pilots how to fly a jet.
Slow Entry into the Jet Age
October 13, 2016
A video from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta surrounding the science and history of air balloons.
STEM in 30 - A Sky Full of Color: Live from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
October 06, 2016
A video interview with Barrington Irving, the youngest person to fly around the world alone, and his career path.
My Path: Barrington Irving
September 22, 2016
AirSpace logo in coral is set against a purple sky with clouds and stars.

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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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