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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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  • Stories
  • All stories
  • Deep dives
    • Topics
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  • Aviation
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  • Records and Firsts
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  • Smithsonian Planetary Image Facility
  • Research projects
  • 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 video about Apollo in the 1960s and the 2020s.
    Apollo: Then and Now - STEM in 30
    December 09, 2022
    A video about careers in aerospace.
    STEM in 30: Unexpected Careers in STEM - STEM in 30: Season 8, Episode 8
    May 05, 2022
    A video by the STEM in 30 team discussing the science from scenes in The Wizard of OZ.
    The Science of the Wizard of Oz - STEM in 30: Season 8 Episode 7
    April 07, 2022
    A video overview of the search for Amelia Earhart, up until today.
    Searching for Amelia Earhart - STEM in 30: Season 8, Episode 6
    March 03, 2022
    A video about the James Webb Space Telescope.
    Why Do We Need the James Webb Space Telescope?
    February 17, 2022
    A video about space telescopes.
    Looking into the Past with Telescopes
    February 10, 2022
    A video about the Hubble and the James Webb telescopes.
    How the Webb and Hubble Telescopes Look into the Past - STEM in 30
    February 03, 2022
    A video about the origins of human flight.
    How Did Animals Inspire Human Flight? - STEM in 30
    December 02, 2021
    NOAA explains how Remote Sensing shapes our world.
    Remote Sensing, and how it impacts YOUR life - STEM in 30
    November 04, 2021
    Video about air mail.
    Mail Away, Mail Away, Mail Away - STEM in 30
    October 07, 2021
    A video explaining how viewers can observe the night sky from their homes.
    At Home Astronomy: How You Can Observe the Night Sky
    September 02, 2021
    Careers in Aerospace - STEM in 30
    What do you want to be when you grow up? Careers in Aerospace - STEM in 30
    May 06, 2021
    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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