Rocket Science 101
Offered By: University of Michigan via Coursera
Course Description
Overview
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Rocket Science 101 focuses on the history of rocketry across the globe, how orbits work, rocket engine functions, and the benefits of space missions. Take a deeper look at how Hollywood’s depictions of space travel, and the things it gets right and wrong about rocket science.
Syllabus
Course 1: The Basics of Rocket Science
- Offered by University of Michigan. Why are rockets so big? Is there gravity in space? How does a rocket engine even work? In this course, ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: The History of Rocket Science
- Offered by University of Michigan. Modern rocket design started amidst World War II, pushing the boundaries of what rocketry was capable of. ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Rocket Science in Everyday Life
- Offered by University of Michigan. We encounter the results of rocket science all the time; from weather prediction to GPS navigation, ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by University of Michigan. Why are rockets so big? Is there gravity in space? How does a rocket engine even work? In this course, ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: The History of Rocket Science
- Offered by University of Michigan. Modern rocket design started amidst World War II, pushing the boundaries of what rocketry was capable of. ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Rocket Science in Everyday Life
- Offered by University of Michigan. We encounter the results of rocket science all the time; from weather prediction to GPS navigation, ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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We encounter the results of rocket science all the time; from weather prediction to GPS navigation, rocket science has helped navigate our world in new, innovative ways. Rocket Science in Everyday Life explores innovations in rocket science, including the formation of space agencies, like NASA and the European Space Agency, that work to advance rocket science. Learn how satellites are used to track climate changes across the globe and how rockets have taken us to worlds beyond our own. Examine the scientific motivations and methods for planetary exploration to see beyond our solar system. End the course with some cinematic magic and examine how movies and TV use rocket science to create exciting worlds - even if they don’t always get the science behind it right.
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Modern rocket design started amidst World War II, pushing the boundaries of what rocketry was capable of. In The History of Rocket Science, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this complicated history and discuss key advancements, like the creation of the V2 rocket. Examine the ramifications of the advancements of rocket science from a historical and societal perspective, going beyond the technological advancements during the war. This course also explores the Cold War, culminating in the United States’ creation of the Apollo 11 — the pivotal creation that landed the U.S. on the moon. Round out the course by getting a first-hand look at space shuttles, space stations, space tourism, and how companies are opening up space exploration.
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Why are rockets so big? Is there gravity in space? How does a rocket engine even work? In this course, you’ll explore the major concepts of rocket science, including orbital dynamics, velocity, and different types of engines that help propel a rocket out of Earth’s atmosphere. Determine how rocket scientists use formulas and Newton’s laws to propel rockets off the ground and accelerate them to their destination. Explore how and why rockets have stages, including how rocket scientists choose between solid and liquid engines for rockets. With The Basics of Rocket Science, you’ll even get an inside look at how we might get humans to Mars, an advancement in rocket science that could change humanity's future.
Taught by
Aaron Ridley
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