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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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    Video of Downlink from ISS with Serena Auñón-Chancellor
    Live Downlink with the International Space Station & Serena Auñón-Chancellor
    June 27, 2018
    Lecture with Robert Smith of University of Alberta about how astronomers have previously answered questions about the origin of the universe and how the James Webb Space Telescope will help answer those questions.
    The Historical Quest to See to the End of the Universe… Or Its Beginning
    June 20, 2018
    A recorded discussion with astronauts Joe Acaba and Mark Vande Hei.
    Ask an Astronaut with Joe Acaba and Mark Vande Hei - What's New in Aerospace
    June 14, 2018
    The Commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. John E. Hyten, discusses the most pressing challenged faced by the U.S. Strategic Command.
    Dreaming Big... Innovations in Space
    June 13, 2018
    A performance of World War I music by a three-piece ensemble while a fourth person discusses the changes in American society during this time.
    "The Yanks Are Coming:" The Songs of World War I
    June 09, 2018
    A video about telescopes and other methods of viewing the night sky.
    How Do We Know What's Out There?
    May 23, 2018
    A lecture discussing how the Hubble Space Telescope is working to assist the future James Webb Space Telescope in the latter's most effective activities.
    The Hubble Space Telescope: Opening Cosmic Doors for JWST
    May 23, 2018
    A question and answer session with students asking questions to two astronauts who have recently returned from a space mission.
    Ask an Astronaut with Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli - STEM in 30
    May 17, 2018
    A video featuring NASA astronauts reflecting on their teachers who influenced them.
    NASA Astronauts Reflect on the Teachers Who Have Influenced Them – STEM in 30
    May 08, 2018
    An interview with a World War II pilot with 116 missions survived without ever being hit by fire from an enemy aircraft!
    To Fly and Flight Lindbergh Lecture Anderson 2018 05 02
    May 02, 2018
    A video describing three easy ways to begin stargazing without using a telescope.
    No Telescope? 3 Easy Ways to Get Started Stargazing
    May 01, 2018
    A video lecture about air racing and how speed planes are designed and created.
    Meet the King and Queen of Speed
    April 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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