AirSpace Podcast

Series produced by Air and Space Museum

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Stories that defy gravity from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

The National Air and Space Museum contains the largest and most significant collection of air- and spacecraft in the world. Behind those amazing machines are thousands of stories of human achievement, failure, and perseverance. Join Emily, Matt, and Nick as they demystify one of the world’s most visited museums and explore why people are so fascinated with stories of exploration, innovation, and discovery.

AirSpace is co-hosted by Emily Martin, Nick Partridge, and Matt Shindell.


6 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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You probably know that shooting stars aren’t really stars, but what ARE you seeing? Emily, Matt, and Nick give a download on why meteor showers occ...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Jan 15, 2019
  • Length: 14:15
  • Purchases: 1
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AirSpace hosts give their take on First Man, the new biopic about the original Moon-walker Neil Armstrong. Starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy and...

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2018
  • Length: 21:04
  • Purchases: 1
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Did you know that the first flag on the Moon was Swiss? Well, kind of. But, the international community has contributed more to the exploration of...

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  • Added: Sep 21, 2018
  • Length: 13:32
  • Purchases: 1
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It took a certain amount of pure grit to be a pilot in the early days of aviation – and even more for the women who had to defy convention just to ...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2018
  • Length: 27:30
  • Purchases: 1
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People have been spying on each other for forever. This episode is about what changed when spies upped their game (literally), rising into the sky....

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Jul 19, 2018
  • Length: 27:20
  • Purchases: 1
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Did we just find life on Mars? No. But NASA did announce two exciting new discoveries on the Red Planet—just before a Martian dust storm engulfed t...

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  • Added: Jun 28, 2018
  • Length: 15:43
  • Purchases: 1