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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.
    Stories
  • Stories
  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
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  • Smithsonian Planetary Image Facility
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  • 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 lesson about stars, planets, and exoplanets visible in the night sky.
    Diamonds in the Sky: Stars and Exoplanets - STEM in 30
    March 05, 2020
    An interview video with B-roll of the U2 spy plane.
    The Evolution of the U-2
    February 14, 2020
    A live chat discussing the SR-71 Blackbird.
    The SR-71 Blackbird: Student Edition - STEM in 30 Mission Debrief
    February 13, 2020
    A lesson about the aircraft and technology used by spies in the sky.
    Spy Planes: Eyes in the Sky - STEM in 30
    February 06, 2020
    A video chat discussing bees and how they influence aviation.
    Bees and Aviation: STEM in 30 Mission Debrief
    January 23, 2020
    A lesson about the importance of bees in the aerospace industry.
    Buzz the Tower: How Bees Influence Aviation
    January 16, 2020
    A live chat about engineering through use of simple machines.
    STEM in 30 Mission Debrief - Solving Complex Problems with Simple Machines
    January 08, 2020
    A lesson explaining the usefulness of simple machines in engineering.
    Solving Complex Problems with Simple Machines
    December 12, 2019
    A live chat about the events of the Apollo 12 mission.
    STEM in 30 Mission Debrief - Apollo 12: The Shocking Story
    November 20, 2019
    A video explaining the purpose of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in finding past and future moon landing sites.
    Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter: Finding Past Moon Landing Sites While Looking For Future Ones
    November 17, 2019
    Video about the Apollo 12 mission.
    Apollo 12: The Shocking Story - STEM in 30
    November 14, 2019
    A live chat with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mechanics) advocate about her career and the future of space travel.
    STEM in 30 Mission Debrief - Fly Girls: Women in Aerospace
    October 10, 2019
    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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