Rocket Science 101
Description
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.
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Subjects
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Language
English
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Duration
12 weeks
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Status
Available
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U-M Credit Eligible
No
Science
Technology
Instructor
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Aaron Ridley
Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering
College of Engineering
Courses (3)
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Learn moreThe Basics of Rocket Science
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4 weeks
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 di -
Learn moreThe History of Rocket Science
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4 weeks
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 histo -
Learn moreRocket Science in Everyday Life
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4 weeks
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 Lif