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The First VR Spacewalk - Episode 34
A first-of-its-kind virtual reality spacewalk experience. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE is a captivating immersive journey inspired by NASA missions aboard the Intern...
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII - Episode 33
In celebration of Women's History Month, dive into the story of the first female Air Force pilots and their roles during World War II. Today's episode tells us about t...
Defying Death and Breaking Records - Episode 32
Fly to all fifty states in this in-depth conversation about a record-breaking flight and airplane.Today, we are excited to speak with world-record-holding pilot, Micha...
The First Black Astronaut Candidate - Episode 31
The first Black astronaut candidate talks about his experiences with the astronaut program in this in-depth conversation about his pioneering space journey.Welcome to ...
Behind the Wings Season 4 Trailer
The Behind the Wings Podcast is back this February with Season 4 and 10 new episodes! Hear from Ed Dwight Jr, the first Black astronaut candidate, world record holder ...
America's Secret MiG-23s - Episode 30
An American MiG-23 pilot reveals long-held secrets in this in-depth conversation about a declassified program, Constant Peg. On today's show, we’ll meet John Mann who ...
The World's First Astronomers - Episode 29
This episode will dive into the history of some of the world’s first astronomers, exploring how their knowledge has been passed down for more than 60,000 years. We are...
Red Tails and Blue Skies: Tuskegee Today - Episode 28
The Tuskegee Airmen were an experiment by the US Army Air Corps to determine whether Black pilots could handle military flying. It turns out they could! But the Tuskeg...
AI in Aviation - Episode 27
This episode will dive into the cutting-edge realm of AI in aviation, with a particular focus on its military applications. From autonomous wingmen drones to predictiv...
Manufacturing the New Artemis Lunar Drill - Episode 26
On today’s show we’re getting an inside look at the design, testing and manufacturing processes at Honeybee Robotics, as they build a key component for the Orion Space...
Hypersonic Flight & Heat Management - Episode 25
This episode will dive into the world of hypersonic flight, and how new methods of heat management could help usher in a new era for high-speed flight. Join us as we l...
A Chief’s Take on Aviation in the Vietnam War - Episode 24
Explore the pivotal role of aviation in the Vietnam War alongside former USAF Chief of Staff General Ron R. Fogleman (Ret).Join us as we talk with Ron Fogleman, who ta...
Gas Stations in Space! - Episode 23
This episode will dive into the world of orbital infrastructure – both the challenges and opportunities - through the lens of an on-orbit spacecraft refueling company,...
Landing the A-10 Warthog Manually - Episode 22
This episode will dive into the story of Kim “KC” Campbell, one of the few pilots ever to land the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” manually. Kim is a ...
Apollo Astronaut & Museum Curator Discuss Apollo's Legacy - Episode 21
The Behind the Wings Podcast is back for Season 3!This episode delves into the legacy of the iconic Apollo program and its profound influence on NASA's ambitious Artem...
Behind the Wings Season 3 Trailer
Calling all aviation lovers, space nerds, history buffs, and futurists – The Behind the Wings® Podcast is back for Season 3! Ready or not, strap in, because we have 1...
Pioneers, Pacesetters, Possibilities - Episode 20
What is it about Colorado?Coloradans have had a major impact across every aspect of aviation and space exploration.Our state produced the first American flying ace, th...
Colorado's First Lady Fighter Pilot - Episode 19
This episode will dive into the story of Tracy "JackieO" LaTourrette, Colorado’s first lady fighter pilot. LaTourrette graduated from the United States Air Force Acade...
What is the Space Force? - Episode 18
Gain insight into the newest branch of the U.S. military- the Space Force.In this episode, we explore the creation and operations of the Space Force, the newest branch...
Pilot Pathways: A Chick in the Cockpit - Episode 17
Explore the topic of pilot pathways – how people navigate the path to becoming a pilot.Our guests are Erika Armstrong and Val Blome. We will dive into Erika’s personal...
The Tuskegee Helmet that Forged a Friendship - Episode 16
Meet the unlikely cast of characters who came together to reunite Col. James Randall with a piece of his past.We will get into many topics today all connecting back to...
Accessibility in Space Exploration - Episode 15
Mission: AstroAccess - a crew of disabled scientists, aerospace professionals and artists based in America - is planning their second mission to explore how different ...
Design, Deploy, Discover: The James Webb Space Telescope - Episode 14
Explore the James Webb Space Telescope and the impact it will have on our understanding of the universe.
Delivering Blood, Organs & Pizza with Drones - Episode 13
A drone company delivers blood and pizza, but not in the same package!
How Eileen Collins Blazed a Trail in Space - Episode 12
Strap in folks, we are going to Space with Eileen Collins, who blazed her own trail, defying the grip of Earth’s gravity, and breaking a glass ceiling into the cosmos.
The History and Mission of The Civil Air Patrol - Episode 11
Trace The Civil Air Patrol's incredible history and learn about their mission today.
Behind the Wings Season 2 Trailer
Calling all aviation lovers, space nerds, history buffs, and futurists – Behind the Wings® is back for Season 2! Published every other Monday.
NASA is Going Back to the Moon! - Episode 10
The Orion spacecraft is set to launch with Artemis I this fall!
A 'Professor' of Spacewalking! - Episode 9
There's nothing simple about going for a walk 250 miles above the earth!
The Radical Life of Legendary Aviatrix Amelia Earhart - Episode 8
We are all familiar with the name Amelia Earhart, but do we really know what she was like or what she believed in?