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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 different types of engines that help propel a rocket out of Earth’s atmosphere. Determine how rocket scientists use formulas and Newton’s laws to propel rockets off the ground and accelerate them to their destination. Explore how and why rockets have stages, including how rocket scientists choose between solid and liquid engines for rockets. With The Basics of Rocket Science, you’ll even get an inside look at how we might get humans to Mars, an advancement in rocket science that could change humanity's future.
Welcome to the first module of the Basics of Rocket Science course, where we will dive into the fundamental concepts of motion and forces. In this module, we will cover a range of topics, including position, velocity, and acceleration, Newton's Laws and Rocket Science, and the critical concept of thrust. Whether you are an aspiring rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, or simply a curious mind eager to explore the mysteries of space, this module will provide you with a solid foundation to understand the key concepts of motion and forces in the world of rocket science. So, let's strap in and get ready for an exciting journey into the basics of rocket science!
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11 Videos3 Lektüren4 Aufgaben1 Diskussionsthema
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11 Videos•Insgesamt 100 Minuten
Welcome to Rocket Science 101•3 Minuten
What is Position, Velocity, and Acceleration?•5 Minuten
What is a Vector?•8 Minuten
Ballistic Motion•9 Minuten
Newton's 3 Laws•10 Minuten
What is Momentum and Why does it Matter?•11 Minuten
Aside: Everything is Relative•8 Minuten
The Basics of Thrust•11 Minuten
Introduction to the Rocket Equation•14 Minuten
Why do Rockets have Stages?•14 Minuten
Optional/Bonus | One More Thing for This Week: The V2 The First Modern Ballistic Missile•8 Minuten
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 12 Minuten
Syllabus•7 Minuten
Help Us Learn More About You!•5 Minuten
Extra Resources: Motion & Forces•0 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Position, Velocity, and Acceleration•5 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Newton's Laws•5 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Thrust•5 Minuten
Week 1 Quiz: Motion & Forces•15 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Meet your Fellow Learners •5 Minuten
Week 2: Basics of Orbits
Modul 2•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
Welcome to the second module of the Basics of Rocket Science course, where we will delve into the fascinating world of orbits. In this module, we will cover a range of topics, including what an orbit is, escape velocity, and the different types of orbits that exist. So, get ready to discover the mysteries of orbits and the incredible technology that makes it all possible. Let's dive in!
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13 Videos1 Lektüre6 Aufgaben
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13 Videos•Insgesamt 117 Minuten
The Fundamental Concepts of an Orbit•7 Minuten
Kepler's Laws•10 Minuten
Our Place in the Solar System: Where Do We Live?—Part 1•13 Minuten
Our Place in the Solar System: Where Do We Live?—Part 2•14 Minuten
What is Escape Velocity•6 Minuten
Escaping vs. Landing•7 Minuten
A Lot of Types of Orbits Are Out There•14 Minuten
Optional/Bonus: Orbit Demonstration•5 Minuten
Hohmann Transfers to Circle the Sun•6 Minuten
Why Don't We Throw our Garbage into the Sun?•5 Minuten
Lagrange Points: What Are They?•11 Minuten
Getting to Mars•9 Minuten
Optional/Bonus | One More Thing for This Week: Sun Synchronous Orbits•11 Minuten
1 Lektüre
Extra Resources: Basics of Orbits•0 Minuten
6 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 40 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Orbits•5 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Our Place in the Solar System•5 Minuten
Welcome to the third module of the Basics of Rocket Science course, where we will explore the fascinating world of rocket engines. In this module, we will cover a range of topics, including mass flow rate vs. exhaust velocity, jet engines, solid engines, and liquid engines. By the end of this module, you will have a deep understanding of the fundamentals of rocket engines and how they are critical to modern technology and space exploration. So, get ready to dive into the world of rocket engines and discover the incredible technology that makes space exploration possible. Let's blast off!
Das ist alles enthalten
13 Videos1 Lektüre5 Aufgaben
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13 Videos•Insgesamt 142 Minuten
Mass Flow Rate vs. Exhaust Velocity•8 Minuten
Chemistry and Physics of Exhaust Velocity•12 Minuten
Sizing a Rocket•13 Minuten
Basics of Jet Engines•14 Minuten
Vehicles that Use Jet Engines•10 Minuten
Where is the Edge of Space?•13 Minuten
Basics of Solid Engines•11 Minuten
Solid Engine Grain Patterns•7 Minuten
More on Boosters•8 Minuten
Basics of Liquid Engines•11 Minuten
Cooling the Bell + Pumps•14 Minuten
Nozzle Designs•10 Minuten
Optional/Bonus | One More Thing for This Week: Choosing the Right Engine•11 Minuten
1 Lektüre
Extra Resources: Basics of Rocket Engines•0 Minuten
5 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 35 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Mass Flow Rate vs. Exhaust Velocity•5 Minuten
Knowledge Check: MJet Engines•5 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Solid Engines•5 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Liquid Engines•5 Minuten
Week 3 Quiz: Basics of Rocket Engines•15 Minuten
Week 4: The Future of Rocket Science
Modul 4•4 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
Welcome to the fourth and final module of the Basics of Rocket Science course, where we will explore the exciting future of rocket science. In this module, we will cover a range of topics, including electric engines, big guns and lasers, other engines such as nuclear, and going to Mars and back. By the end of this module, you will have a deep understanding of the future of rocket science and how it will shape our understanding of the universe and our place in it. So, get ready to explore the cutting edge of rocket science and discover the incredible possibilities that lie ahead. Let's embark on this final journey together!
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13 Videos2 Lektüren5 Aufgaben1 Diskussionsthema
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13 Videos•Insgesamt 168 Minuten
Introduction to Plasmas•11 Minuten
Plasma Thrusters•11 Minuten
Can we Use a Big Gun to Get to Space?•13 Minuten
The Math of a Big Gun•20 Minuten
Can we Use a Laser to Get to Space?•13 Minuten
A Primer to Nuclear Engines•12 Minuten
Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators•10 Minuten
Hybrid Engines•8 Minuten
Other Engine Designs•16 Minuten
Going to Mars: One of the Perspectives•9 Minuten
Going to Mars: What Could We Do Better?•22 Minuten
Optional/Bonus | Going to Mars: Working Through the Math•20 Minuten
One More Thing for This Week: A Look Back on Basics of Rocket Science•3 Minuten
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Extra Resources: The Future of Rocket Science•0 Minuten
Post-Course Survey•5 Minuten
5 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 35 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Electric Engines•5 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Big Guns + Lasers•5 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Other Engines•5 Minuten
Knowledge Check: Getting to Mars and Back•5 Minuten
Week 4 Quiz: The Future of Rocket Science•15 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 15 Minuten
Who Will Go to Mars?•15 Minuten
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