Practicalities of Orbital Space Travel
Offered By: Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the practicalities of orbital space travel in this captivating lecture by Dr. Charles Simonyi, a high-tech pioneer, philanthropist, and space traveler. Delivered at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences during the Cambridge Festival 2016, this 1-hour 19-minute talk delves into the fascinating world of space exploration. Learn from Simonyi's firsthand experiences as a former Microsoft software developer who turned his lifelong fascination with space into reality. Discover how winning a contest as a teenager, which allowed him to meet Soviet astronauts, sparked his passion for space travel. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and realities of orbital missions, and understand the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and space exploration in this enlightening presentation.
Syllabus
Date: 19 March 2016 - 11:00 to
Taught by
Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences
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