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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 discussion with Al Worden, who is the command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission
    Falling to Earth: An Apollo 15 Astronaut's Journey to the Moon
    July 29, 2011
    A video of a panel of experts discussing Civil War ballooning
    Ballooning in the Civil War
    June 17, 2011
    A lecture discussing the Dawn spacecraft and how it will study Vesta, the large asteroid that may have experienced volcanic activity and a huge impact event in its lifetime.
    The Early Solar System: Dawn at Vesta
    June 09, 2011
    A lecture about the declaration by John F. Kennedy to go to the Moon and the legacies of Project Apollo.
    Before This Decade is Out: The 50th Anniversary of Kennedy's Declaration
    May 31, 2011
    Admiral Edward L. "Whitey" Feightner interview
    Memoirs from an Aviator's Logbook
    May 24, 2011
    A video lecture about naval aviation from the perspective of a former Prisoner of War during the Vietnam War.
    GE Aviation Lecture: Naval Aviation at 100 as Viewed by a Former POW
    May 13, 2011
    Video of a man speaking about his experiences in naval aviation.
    GE Aviation Lecture: "You Can Do This!"
    May 13, 2011
    A lecture discussing the MESSENGER Mission and its intention of exploring Mercury for the first time since the 1970s.
    Exploring Mercury by Spacecraft: The MESSENGER Mission
    May 12, 2011
    A lecture discussing recent active processes affecting the topography of Mars and how this may impact life on the planet and humans who travel to Mars.
    Mars: A Dynamic World
    April 07, 2011
    A lecture explaining how the Solar Dynamics Observatory will change how we understand the Sun.
    The Solar Dynamics Observatory: The Sun Up Close and Personal
    March 24, 2011
    Dr. Roger Launius stands at a podium to give a lecture on the Roswell Incident.
    Ask an Expert: The Roswell Incident
    March 20, 2011
    A lecture about the first airmail flight
    Celebrating A Century of Airmail: A Discussion of the Wiseman Cooke Flight with Smithsonian Curators
    February 19, 2011
    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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