Learn about the history of American spaceflight from a panel of experts.
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Engineering
- History
- Material Type:
- Lecture
- Provider:
- National Air and Space Museum
- Author:
- National Air and Space Museum
- Date Added:
- 04/30/2021
Learn about the history of American spaceflight from a panel of experts.
In 2014, engineer and stratospheric explorer Alan Eustace ascended via balloon to the stratosphere and then took a freefall plunge of more than 135,000 feet.
Dr. Rhea Seddon and Capt. Robert "Hoot" Gibson talk about life as an astronaut couple.
During Apollo 15 astronauts James Irwin and Dave Scott found a rock on the Moon that became known as the Genesis Rock.
Learn about the history of spacesuits from space history curator Cathleen Lewis and NASA Deputy Administrator Dava Newman.
Asteroid experts discuss the threats asteroids pose and how we are protecting ourselves from the danger they may cause.
Watch the video to hear what Fischer's descriptions about his journey to space.
Learn about the incredible career of NASA astronaut R. Shane Kimbrough. A West Point graduate, he served as an Army aviator and joined NASA in 2004.
Learn about Astronauts Anne McClain and Nick Hague's time living and working in space, their spacewalks, and their time together on the ISS.
Learn about careers in the aviation industry, how you can get involved and the skills the aviation industry is looking for in future engineers, pilots, and technicians.
Martin Collins, space history curator at the museum, and historian Lisa Ruth Rand discussing past and current orbital debris research, some American and international efforts to reduce debris.
In celebration of World Space Week, NASA talks about their human space exploration programs.
Representatives from NASA's Launch Services discuss the mission flow up to launch.
Dr. Sukrit Ranjan talks about detecting phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus an what this might mean.
The Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) is the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first mission to Mars. EMM is designed to orbit Mars and study the dynamics in the Martian atmosphere on a global scale.
Tom Barclay and Hannah Wakeford will talk about what we have learned so far in our exploration of exoplanets to look for biomarkers, signs of alien life.
Nikhil Goel from Uber Elevate and Dr. Roger Connor, curator in the aeronautics department at the National Air and Space Museum. Learn all about how you might get from place to place in the future.
Astronaut Danny Olivas talks about his journey from his hometown of El Paso, Texas to the final frontier of space.
So what exactly can be be captured from space and how is satellite imagery being used today?
Maj. Ben Calhoon, Chief of the Positioning, Navigation and Timing Branch within the Space Operations Division of Headquarters Air Force, will discuss the importance of GPS.