Rocket Science 101

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49

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Rocket Science 101

About this course

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.

What you'll learn

understand the history and development of rocketry
explain the principles behind orbits and rocket engine functions
identify the benefits of space missions
analyze Hollywood's representations of space travel

Skills you'll gain

stem education popular culture space exploration rocketry space missions orbits rocket engines film analysis history of space travel aerospace technology

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