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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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  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
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  • 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 program about the life and impact of Sally Ride and the history of women astronauts.
    Sally Ride: Life Stories from the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum
    June 12, 2014
    A reveal of surprising details on Neil Armstrong's spacesuit gloves.
    Secret Spacesuit Gloves
    April 18, 2014
    Four panelists discuss modern spacesuit technology and its importance.
    Suited For Space
    November 21, 2013
    Panelists discuss a change in perspective which affects astronauts who have seen Earth from space.
    The Overview Effect
    November 07, 2013
    Bud Anderson interview.
    To Fly and Fight: Memoirs of a Triple Ace
    May 31, 2013
    Four panelists discuss the legacy and relevance of Star Trek to this day.
    Star Trek's Continuing Relevance
    May 16, 2013
    NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden speaks about his career as well as future space exploration.
    NASA's Legacy and Future: Personal Reflections of a Space Flyer
    June 27, 2012
    A lecture discussing the ability to measure planet densities and atmospheres while finding planets like Earth with the necessities for life.
    Exploring Space Lecture: Seeking Planets Like Earth
    June 05, 2012
    A discussion about the donation of two space-flown, two-dimensional cameras from IMAX to the National Air and Space Museum.
    Bringing Spaceflight Down to Earth
    April 04, 2012
    John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Pixar, presents a Buzz Lightyear figure which traveled to the International Space Station and then answers questions from the audience.
    To Infinity and Beyond: Buzz Lightyear's Journey to the Smithsonian
    March 29, 2012
    The crew of the final Space Shuttle mission speaks about their experiences on the final flight.
    Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-135 Astronauts
    October 13, 2011
    A montage of photos featuring aerodrome testing and Samuel Langley.
    Samuel P. Langley and the Aerodrome A
    October 07, 2011
    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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