Past Events

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Living and Working in Space Presented Online
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into space?  How about living and working in there?  In this program  we explore those questions as well as the benefits and challenges of living and working in space.

Earth Day: A View from Above Presented Online
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This webcast looks at the beginnings of Earth Day and how a better understanding of our place in the universe has evolved through photographic and scientific discoveries.

WWI: How History Shaped Technology Presented Online
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Because of the events of WWI, airplane technology developed at an incredible rate. In this episode, we look at how airplanes changed in a short time frame, how other technology advanced, and how airplanes were used throughout WWI.

Oh, You're Just Full of Hot Air: Hot Air Balloons and Air Pressure Presented Online
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Has anyone ever told you that you're full of hot air? How is hot air different from cooler air? This fast-paced webcast looks at how hot air balloons float and how a change in air pressure affects them.

Space Junk: Fast Trash Presented Online
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We think of outer space as pretty empty, but that's not the case around planet Earth. This webcast looks at what's out there and how NASA keeps an eye on it.

Lighter, Stronger, Better: Composites Presented Online
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Explore composites in this fast-paced webcast: learn what they are, how they are made, and how they are used in the aerospace industry.

Kites to Flight: Inventing with the Wright Brothers Presented Online
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In celebration of the anniversary of Wilbur and Orville Wright's historic first flight in 1903, this fast-paced webcast will give students in sixth to eighth grades an introduction to the Wright brothers and the process of innovation.