NASA's Artemis Program: Returning Humans to the Moon by 2024
Offered By: Web Summit via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore NASA's ambitious plans to return humans to the moon in this captivating conference talk by Carlos Garcia-Galan, head of European Service Module Integration at NASA. Delve into the Artemis programme and the Orion spacecraft, learning about the extensive testing required to ensure astronaut safety in the hostile environment of space. Discover the challenges of withstanding extreme temperatures during re-entry and the intricate components of the spacecraft, including the launch abort system, heat shield, and service module. Gain insights into the upcoming missions, from the unmanned Artemis I to the historic 2024 lunar landing that will see the next man and first woman set foot on the moon. Explore fascinating visuals, including images of the Orion spacecraft and Earth as seen from Mars, while understanding the significance of the Moon Gateway project in future space exploration.
Syllabus
Intro
Earthrise
Curiosity Rover
Artemis
Launch abort system
Acoustic test
Heat shield
Cockpit
Parachutes
Service Module
Moon Gateway
Taught by
Web Summit
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