AirSpace

By: National Air and Space Museum
  • Summary

  • We see the connections to aviation and space in literally everything. From our favorite movies and the songs in our playlists to the latest news of space exploration and your commercial flight home for the holidays – aerospace is literally everywhere you look. Twice a month our hosts riff on some of the coolest stories of aviation and space history, news, and culture. We promise, whether you’re an AVGeek, wannabe Space Camper, or none of the above, you’ll find not only a connection to your life but you’ll learn something interesting in the process.

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Episodes
  • AirSpace Bonus: Voting From a Station Far Far Away
    Oct 31 2024

    Have you ever wondered how astronauts on the ISS or elsewhere in space vote? It turns out there's a whole Texas law about it. We'll tell you exactly how to cast a ballot from 250 miles up in orbit on AirSpace.

    Thanks to our guest in this episode:

    • Katherine Schaur - NASA Near Space Network

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    8 mins
  • Defying Gravity
    Oct 24 2024

    I don't think we're in Kansas anymore! There are so many things that fly in Oz, from broomsticks to monkeys to bubbles. With the Wicked movie coming out this November, we thought we'd look back on all things flight in the land of Oz and tell you all about how those effects were made for the screen and the stage.

    Thanks to our guest in this episode:

    • Ryan Lintelman - Entertainment Curator, Smithsonian National Museum of American History

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    23 mins
  • Flak-Bait, Ooh Ha Ha!
    Oct 10 2024

    During WWII one plane survived more missions than any other in Europe. Named 'Flak-Bait,' this medium bomber was saved from the scrap heap after the war and immediately donated to the Smithsonian. However, public display and outdated restoration techniques have taken a toll on the plane. We're taking you inside our restoration hanger to learn all about how the Museum's conservators are reversing damage and conserving Flak-Bait so visitors can learn about her contributions for many years to come.

    Thanks to our guests in this episode:

    • Lauren Horelick - Object Conservator, National Air and Space Museum. Head conservator working on Flak-Bait
    • Dr. Jeremy Kinney - Associate Director of Research, Collections, and Curatorial Affairs, National Air and Space Museum. Curator in charge of Flak-Bait

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    40 mins

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