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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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A tour of a United Airlines 787 cockpit.
Could the Wright Brothers Fly Today's Commercial Planes? - STEM in 30
January 29, 2018
A lesson about how parts of airplanes have stayed the same and differed since the first flight by the Wright brothers.
The Airplane's Family Tree: From the Wright Brothers to Today - STEM in 30
December 16, 2017
A lecture with pilot and astronaut Robert L. "Hoot" Gibson about his vast experience in several areas of flight.
2017 Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night
November 16, 2017
A lesson about the science and mathematics of landing aircraft on a landing barrier.
Landing a Really Fast Plane on a Really Big Boat - STEM in 30
October 20, 2017
An interview with an Afghan-American refugee pilot who is the youngest woman to fly around the world alone.
My Path: Afghan Refugee Inspires Kids With Her Solo Flight Around the World
October 05, 2017
A children's lecture about patents and their importance in inventing.
Building a Better Mousetrap and Inventing the Airplane: All About Patents - STEM IN 30
September 25, 2017
A discussion where a father and daughter, both of whom are pilots, discuss their experiences during 9/11 as well as their passion for aviation and their service to the United States.
9/11 Perspectives
September 07, 2017
Interview with Curator Peter Jakab about the Wright Brothers and the first successful airplane flight
Inventing the Airplane, Changing the World
August 30, 2017
Video interview about the P-51 Mustang with historical footage.
The Powerful and Fast P-51 Mustang
August 25, 2017
A video highlighting the Fokker D.VII and its strengths during air battles in World War I.
Fokker DVII - The Fokker D.VII: WWI German Aerial Superiority
August 18, 2017
Video interview in front of a World War II aircraft discussing its restoration.
Behind the Scenes with "Flak-Bait" Ask an Expert Live
August 09, 2017
A video interview with Commander Ray Stromberger about his career path.
CDR Ray "Gator" Stromberger My Path
August 04, 2017
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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