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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. 

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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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    A video about projection during an eclipse.
    What causes the crescent shadows on the ground during a solar eclipse?
    April 09, 2024
    30 minute educational video about international collaboration in space.
    International Collaboration: Building the New Frontier (STEM in 30 Season 10 Episode 4)
    February 27, 2024
    A professional development video
    Teacher Resources: Visualizing Data With Space Images
    February 06, 2024
    A video about air racing in the Boeing 247-D.
    Flying an Air Race in the First Modern Airliner | “Transformational Technologies” Episode 7
    November 02, 2023
    Video about test pilots
    Test Pilots: Faster, Higher, Farther - STEM in 30 Season 9 - Episode 2
    October 13, 2023
    A museum educator explains a craft
    Make a Book Craft Activity
    August 22, 2023
    A lecture video with a slideshow.
    The Habitability of Worlds in the Outer Solar System
    June 29, 2023
    A lecture video about living and working in space.
    Exploring the Moon and Mars: Learning to Work and Live in Space
    May 24, 2023
    A video of an interview with seated B-roll photos.
    Live Chat - Suit Up: From the SR-71 Blackbird to the Space Shuttle
    May 13, 2023
    A lecture about Jacqueline Cochran, a female speed pilot from the 1930s to 1960s and a friend of Amelia Earhart.
    Jacqueline Cochran: Pilot, Leader, Myth
    May 10, 2023
    Video about astronomy at Greenbank Observatory
    Astronomy Careers - More Than Meets the Eye - STEM in 30 Season 9 - Episode 7
    May 04, 2023
    A video of a lecture with B-Roll.
    Taking on Challenges with Intention: Making History in the Lockheed U-2
    May 03, 2023
    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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