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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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Historic video about relationship between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev followed by interview with curator.
Reagan and Gorbachev’s Relationship Warmed Cold War Tensions
April 03, 2017
Interview with curator about the Messerschmitt 262 featuring photo and video footage.
Building the First Operational Jet Fighter
March 27, 2017
Interview with curator about the INF Treaty.
How the INF Treaty Brought Missiles to the Museum
February 15, 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
Video about the significance of the Mariner 2 Spacecraft.
Space Race Win
December 11, 2016
Curator discusses the legacy of the first telecommunications satellite that would create near-instant communications between the U.S. and Europe.
Near-Instantaneous Communication across the Ocean
October 14, 2016
A video discussing how the Soviet launch of Sputnik caused the Space Race to begin.
Launching the Space Race
October 04, 2016
WWII Veteran Thomas McFadden speaks about his roles in World War II and Project Firefly,
A Conversation with WWII Veteran Thomas McFadden
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 Tuskegee Airmen and their impact on World War II and desegregation as a whole.
WWII and Tuskegee Airmen - STEM in 30
March 30, 2016
Curator Jeremy Kinney shares the history of the Martin B-26B-25-MA Marauder "Flak-Bait." 
A Brief History of "Flak-Bait"
November 12, 2015
A video looking at the advancements of both planes and other technologies during World War I.
WWI: How History Shaped Technology - STEM in 30
April 08, 2015
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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