How SpaceX and Boeing Will Get Astronauts to the ISS
Offered By: Everyday Astronaut via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the future of human spaceflight to the International Space Station in this comprehensive 30-minute video. Dive deep into the designs, rockets, dimensions, costs, and safety considerations of Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsules. Compare these new spacecraft alongside Russia's Soyuz and the retired U.S. Space Shuttle. Gain insider insights from close-up experiences with both the Crew Dragon and Starliner. Learn about the exciting transition from Soyuz's monopoly to a trio of crewed vehicles servicing the ISS. Examine detailed graphics, side-by-side comparisons, and unique features of each spacecraft. Understand the progress made in human spaceflight and the implications for future missions.
Syllabus
- Intro
- Boeing Starliner
- Dragon Capsule
- Side By Side Comparison
- Conclusion
Taught by
Everyday Astronaut
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