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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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  • Stories
  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
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  • Aviation
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  • Records and Firsts
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  • Smithsonian Planetary Image Facility
  • Research projects
  • Staff profiles

    • 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 where astronauts discuss what life is like on the International Space Station.
    At Home In Space: The International Space Station at 20 - STEM in 30
    November 05, 2020
    A discussion with astronaut Sunita Williams, who has spent 321 days in space while aboard the International Space Station.
    Celebrating 20 Years of the International Space Station
    November 02, 2020
    Video discussion about climate science
    Talking Climate Change with Conservation and Earth Scientists
    October 27, 2020
    An album exploring our human experience of the cosmos
    Under Ancient Skies - MMXX Companion Album
    September 30, 2020
    A video discussing a recent discovery that may suggest the presence of life on Venus.
    Demystifying Venus: What's New in Aerospace
    September 17, 2020
    A story about travelling to Mars
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Mission to Mars"
    August 04, 2020
    A video discussing virtual learning with the Smithsonian Teacher Innovator Institute and then with astronaut Mike Massimino.
    Virtual Learning with Astronaut Mike Massimino: Air and Space Live Chat
    July 30, 2020
    Video about the Hubble Space Telescope and its impact on what we have learned about the universe
    Hubble at 30
    July 28, 2020
    A live chat about the Chandra X-Ray Observatory featuring an astronaut who placed the telescope into orbit and two scientists who work with the data provided.
    The Chandra X-Ray Observatory: Air and Space Live Chat
    July 23, 2020
    A story about the planets in our solar system followed by a solar system playset craft
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Family of the Sun"
    July 21, 2020
    A video encouraging viewers to think about events occurring at the same time as key moments in space exploration.
    Launch a Conversation
    July 17, 2020
    A video about women astronauts.
    Launch a Conversation: Women Astronauts
    July 17, 2020
    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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