Ep. 7
Maryland
This week we travel to Maryland! The birthplace of 8 astronauts, home to the NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and we explore College Park Airport.
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to launch "America 250: The Air & Space Power Story," a new short-form podcast series highlighting how every U.S. state has contributed to the history and evolution of these domains. Timed with the Nation's 250th anniversary, the series explores iconic places, people, and innovations that have fundamentally shaped airpower and spacepower. This ties to communities across the country. Episodes feature conversations with Mitchell experts, bringing to life national and local stories behind America's air and space advantage.
Ep. 6
Massachusetts
This week we travel to the birthplace of America, Massachusetts! The birthplace of space pioneer Robert Goddard and home to MIT’s Lincoln Labs, We also found a powerful reminder of the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication to duty displayed by American POWs at the American Heritage Museum.
Ep. 05
Connecticut
In this episode, we visit Connecticut! Learn about flying boats, WWII-era fighters, and pioneering helicopters. Plus, the Apollo program and new technology for NASA’s Artemis program.
Ep. 04
Georgia
This week, we discover where the famed 8th Air Force was created in WWII and we learn about how Georgia Tech is a key spacepower partner for the nation—yesterday, today, and looking towards tomorrow.
Ep. 03
New Jersey
This week, we visit New Jersey and explore a site where U.S. Army scientists first bounced radar waves off the moon in a quest to detect ballistic missiles. We also discuss how a B-17 relic embodies dedication to duty, sacrifice, and remembrance.
Ep. 02
Pennsylvania
In this episode, we visit Pennsylvania! We explore the invention of the P-61 Black Widow and we learn about a key installation in Johnstown that helped generations of astronauts prepare for space flight.
Ep. 01
Delaware
The series begins by spotlighting Delaware, the first state to join the union, and its connection to the invention of air mobility during World War II, plus innovating space suits that took Apollo astronauts to the moon.