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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.

Communicating with Humans in Space National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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In celebration of World Space Week, join NASA's Bill Marinelli, Dr. Marshall Porterfield and Dr. Steve Volz, as they talk about human space exploration programs.

The Deep Space Network National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Dr. Joe Lazio, chief scientist for the Deep Space Network (DSN), and Dr. Eric Smith, the director of the James Webb Space Telescope, will discuss how the DSN communicates with NASA's deep space telescopes.

Space Communication: Past, Present, and Future National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

From the Apollo Program to the International Space Station and beyond, space communication capabilities are always evolving. NASA's deputy associate administrator for space communication will be at the Museum discussing the evolution and exciting future of NASA's communication capabilities.