Earth from Above

Explore how NASA uses balloon science to better understand our planet and universe in this episode of EZ Science, featuring Museum director Ellen Stofan and NASA associate adminstrator of science Thomas Zurbuchen. 

In this new video series,  scientists from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the Smithsonian’s Movement of Life Initiative share their complementary expertise and the role of space and aviation technologies in studying our changing world.

Learn about the art and science of ballooning from Air and Space experts and ABC’s chief meteorologist Ginger Zee in this episode of our middle school webcast series STEM in 30.

This virtual family day, which can be enjoyed anytime, features videos, interactive activities, and digital content highlighting the diverse history of ballooning. 

Trace the history of photographing our home planet from above, from hot air balloons and carrier pigeons to satellites and spacecraft.

Hear firsthand from NASA astronaut and former NOAA administrator Kathy Sullivan about her life of exploration and discovery and her career of looking at Earth from land, sea, and space.

Discover what the 2019 film "The Aeronauts" got right (and wrong) about the daring balloon flight of  James Glaisher.