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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 video discussing Global Positioning System (GPS) and its importance.
    Global Positioning System: A Generation of Service to the World
    January 17, 2015
    A video discussing the process NASA Launch Services performs prior to launching any object into space.
    Countdown to Launch
    November 13, 2014
    A lecture describing how NASA creates the process and uses the technologies necessary to land a Rover on the surface of Mars.
    NASA's Flying Saucer: Learning to Land on Mars
    November 05, 2014
    A lecture about how communication is made with NASA's deep space telescopes.
    The Deep Space Network
    October 08, 2014
    Talk with NASA's deputy associate administrator for space communication and navigation, Badri Younes
    Space Communication: Past, Present, and Future
    October 07, 2014
    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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