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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 by Bob Hoover, who speaks on his experiences as a military and air show pilot.
    Bob Hoover: A Legendary Stick and Rudder Man
    May 18, 2010
    A curator describes the pressure suit worn by the SR-71 crew.
    SR 71 Pressure Suit
    May 18, 2010
    A museum docent describes the function of the SR-71 engine inlets
    SR-71 Inlets
    May 18, 2010
    Learn about the diamond pattern in the engine exhaust of the SR-71.
    SR 71 Afterburner
    May 17, 2010
    A lecture about the Apollo 13 mission with multiple astronauts and one mission controller as part of the panel.
    40th Anniversary of Apollo 13 - Annual John H. Glenn Lecture
    April 15, 2010
    A lecture discussing the volcanoes across the solar system we live in.
    2010 Exploring Space Lecture: Where the Hot Stuff Is: Volcanoes of the Earth and Solar System
    March 11, 2010
    Astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle STS-129 discuss their mission and then answer questions from an audience.
    Space Shuttle STS-129 Astronauts Visit the Museum
    January 14, 2010
    Lecture with astronaut Alan Bean about his artworks from the perspective of walking on the Moon.
    A Conversation with Alan Bean
    November 13, 2009
    Video of air traffic control data showing airplanes flying over the US and then vacating airspace
    September 11: FAA Closure of US Airspace
    September 11, 2009
    Neil Armstrong discusses his career as a test pilot and NASA astronaut.
    Armstrong Recalls History-Making Career
    July 19, 2009
    A curator discusses the aerial inventions of the Wright Brothers as well as their discovery of the basic principles of flight.
    The Wright Brothers Discover Aspect Ratio
    March 10, 2009
    A lecture panel with the three astronauts in the Apollo 8 mission.
    An Evening with the Apollo 8 Astronauts (Annual John H. Glenn Lecture Series)
    November 13, 2008
    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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