This course is an intuitive introduction to rocket science in our everyday lives.
Rocket Science for Everyone
Rocket Science for Everyone
Instructor: Marla Geha
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Understand where satellites orbit around the Earth, defining different regions where satellites such as GPS and communication satellites orbit.
Explore the different components that make up a satellite's payload, including how satellites generate electricity and communicate with Earth.
Understand how rockets work, exploring liquid versus solid rockets and rocket staging.
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course is intended to be an intuitive introduction to rocket science in our everyday lives. This module will motivate and outline the course.
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6 videos2 readings
Where do satellites orbit? In this module, we will explore what it means to be in orbit around the Earth and define the three major regions where most satellites orbit.
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7 videos1 assignment
How do satellites get into orbit? In this module, we will explore why rockets are needed to launch satellites to orbit and how rockets work.
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7 videos1 assignment
What is sent into orbit? We will explore how satellites work and breakdown different satellite components.
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5 videos1 assignment
Why do satellites go into orbit? We will wrap up the course by diving into 3 specific satellite missions.
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2 videos1 reading
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AB
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Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024
I enjoyed this excellent overview of satellites. For someone with no background in science or math, it helped my understanding of the rocket launches I love to watch. Thank you!
JB
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Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
Thank you Prof Geha for this excellent course! Intriguing content, delivered in a fun, upbeat, intelligent manner. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate the opportunity to learn with you.
DG
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Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
I really enjoyed Module 2 and 3 with the mathematics to explain orbits and multi-stage rockets. The course was interesting on the whole and clearly presented. Thank you.
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