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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 discussing the engineering feats required to land on other planets with a NASA scientist, NASA historian, and two NASA astronauts.
Seven Minutes of Terror: The Engineering Behind Landing on Other Planets - STEM in 30
November 02, 2016
Beth Wilson speaks about eye charts in the Friendship 7 while speaking next to the Friendship 7.
Geek Moment with Friendship 7
October 31, 2016
A discussion about the Sojourner rover and the public contest to choose its name
Getting the Public Excited About Exploring Mars
October 18, 2016
A video discussing how the Soviet launch of Sputnik caused the Space Race to begin.
Launching the Space Race
October 04, 2016
A person stands next to a white object, discussing its use to test parachutes that would land the Viking Lander on Mars.
Geek Moment with STEM in 30 at the White Sands Missile Range Museum
October 04, 2016
A video discussing the impacts of Star Trek on modern technology.
Star Trek: Science Fiction to Science Fact - STEM in 30
September 16, 2016
An interview with Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins about his art, training, and more.
Michael Collins Interview 2016 with Beth Wilson
September 02, 2016
A video discussing the construction of the Mars Rover and the science experiments performed by the Mars Rover.
Mars Rovers with STEM in 30
September 02, 2016
Sit down interview with Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins
Michael Collins Interview 2016 with Marty Kelsey
September 02, 2016
An interview with a Smithsonian curator discussing the Friendship 7 flight and how John Glenn's orbit in space led to success in the Space Race.
John Glenn - A National Hero
July 18, 2016
A discussion about the legacy of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
One Small Step
July 18, 2016
A conservator speaks about the process of conserving Neil Armstrong's spacesuit from the Apollo 11 mission.
Neil Armstrong Spacesuit Conservation
July 16, 2016

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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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