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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
  • Stories
  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
  • Topics
  • Aviation
  • Spaceflight
  • Astronomy
  • Behind the scenes
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  • Records and Firsts
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  • War and Conflict
    • Collections
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    • On demand
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    • For researchers
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  • Archives
  • Fellowships
  • Library
  • Publications
  • Reference services
  • 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 explaining how hot air balloons float as well as how air pressure affects hot air balloons.
    Hot Air Balloons and Air Pressure - STEM in 30
    April 01, 2015
    A video explaining how NASA tracks trash in space.
    Space Junk: Fast Trash - STEM in 30
    February 24, 2015
    A video discussing the science of composites, a aspect behind the Boeing Dreamliner and other uses in the aerospace industry.
    Lighter, Stronger, Better: Composites - STEM in 30
    February 04, 2015
    A video introducing the Wright Brothers to students through the invention of the Wright Flyer.
    Kites to Flight-Inventing with the Wright Brothers - STEM in 30
    December 23, 2014
    Video about aviation records
    Setting Benchmarks and Breaking World Records (STEM in 30 Season 10 Episode 5)
    Video about solar eclipses
    The Great American Eclipse Part 2 (STEM in 30 Season 10 Episode 6)
    Video about aviation and space food
    Food on the Fly (STEM in 30 Season 10 Episode 1)
    30 minute video about scale
    How big is BIG?: The Scale of the Universe (STEM in 30 Season 10 Episode 2)
    Video about space art
    Inspiration Space: Art, Photography and the Universe (STEM in 30 Season 10 Episode 3)
    A video about rotorcraft.
    Test Pilots: Faster, Higher, Farther - STEM in 30 Season 9 - Episode 2
    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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