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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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    A lecture with Eugene Kranz and his part in several Apollo missions.
    2018 Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night Featuring Eugene Kranz
    November 08, 2018
    Shaesta Waiz on how flying built her confidence.
    Shaesta Waiz Lecture Clip
    October 26, 2018
    A video interview with NASA Chief Historian Roger Launius about his book on space exploration.
    Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future - What's New In Aerospace
    October 26, 2018
    A lecture on the unexpected uses as well as the emerging issues with drones.
    Surprising Roles of Drones
    October 22, 2018
    A discussion about the challenges faced by Alan Eustice when performing his record breaking skydive attempt.
    What Goes Up Must Come Down: Plummeting Through the Layers of the Atmosphere - STEM in 30
    October 11, 2018
    Unveilling the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin design.
    Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Design Unveiling
    October 11, 2018
    A lecture from an Afghan-American pilot who is the youngest woman to fly across the world alone in a single-engine aircraft.
    Dreams Soar: The Inspirational Story That Took This Woman Around the World
    September 26, 2018
    A video with a NASA engineer describing how animals on Earth inspire space technology.
    How Lizards and Cockroaches Inspire \Space Technology - STEM in 30
    September 19, 2018
    A lesson featuring robotics experts explaining robotics to students.
    Learn about Robotics from the Experts, students. STEM in 30: Robotics
    September 13, 2018
    Space and science experts read Kennedy's famous Rice University speech.
    Together We Choose - Apollo 50th
    September 12, 2018
    A video discussing the advancements made in both space and aviation innovations since the first airplane was built.
    10,000,000 Patents
    July 20, 2018
    A video discussing how to defend the Earth from asteroids.
    Asteroid Day: Defending Planet Earth - What's New In Aerospace
    June 30, 2018
    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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