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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 lecture video with a slideshow.
    Ancient Cities and Landscapes from Space: Remote Sensing and Archaeology
    April 20, 2022
    A children's story about satellites.
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Shhh! Satellites"
    April 12, 2022
    A video by the STEM in 30 team discussing the science from scenes in The Wizard of OZ.
    The Science of the Wizard of Oz - STEM in 30: Season 8 Episode 7
    April 07, 2022
    A time lapse video of life aboard an aircraft carrier
    Timelapse on an Aircraft Carrier
    April 04, 2022
    A lecture given on stage with a slideshow behind the speaker.
    NASA’s Earth Information System: Open and Accessible Science to Improve Life on Earth
    March 29, 2022
    A story about three friends who help a neighbor whose hat blows away and find out about weathervanes and wind direction. They make windsocks and spinning garden decorations. After the story we make our own windsocks and wind spinners.
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Which Way Is the Wind Blowing?"
    March 14, 2022
    Live discussion with Capt. Kavon Hakimzadeh
    Live Chat: Innovations in Aircraft Carrier Technology
    March 12, 2022
    A video overview of the search for Amelia Earhart, up until today.
    Searching for Amelia Earhart - STEM in 30: Season 8, Episode 6
    March 03, 2022
    A video about the James Webb Space Telescope.
    Why Do We Need the James Webb Space Telescope?
    February 17, 2022
    A video about space telescopes.
    Looking into the Past with Telescopes
    February 10, 2022
    An interview about Bessie Coleman with her great niece, Gigi Coleman Broome, answering questions.
    Interview of Bessie Coleman, portrayed by her great niece, Gigi Coleman Broome
    February 09, 2022
    A video about learning to fly followed by a craft of cardboard cockpits.
    Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Learning to Fly"
    February 08, 2022
    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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