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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 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 removal of the Spirit of St. Louis from its former place in the museum.
    Lowering the Spirit of St. Louis
    January 16, 2015
    A conservator speaks about the Space Glove Helix display and the materials required to make the gloves as well as the work required to conserve them for a museum.
    Glove Helix: A Closer Look at Spacesuit Glove Materials, Conservation and Display
    January 09, 2015
    A behind the scenes view of the installation of the "Outside the Spacecraft: 50 Years of EVA" exhibition.
    Behind the Exhibition: "Outside the Spacecraft: 50 Years of EVA"
    January 07, 2015
    70mm film being rolled onto a spool.
    Assembling Star Wars: Episode VII IMAX Film
    January 01, 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
    A retired U.S. Coast Guard Vice Commandant discusses some of his most difficult missions and how the Coast Guard retains operational readiness through innovation and safety.
    Coast Guard Aviation: Search and Rescue and More
    November 13, 2014
    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 with Astronaut and pilot Jim Lovell, who has logged 7000 hours in flight and 715 hours in space.
    Flight Jacket Night Lecture with Jim Lovell
    October 17, 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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