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.
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to host "America250: The Air & Space Power Story," a year-long short-form podcast series with extensive content 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.
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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.