Space Exploration
Explore European space missions, focusing on Moon and Mars exploration strategies, technologies, and the challenges of human spaceflight.
Explore European space missions, focusing on Moon and Mars exploration strategies, technologies, and the challenges of human spaceflight.
This comprehensive course examines ESA's exploration strategy and activities, covering both robotic and human missions. Students learn about transportation architectures, resource utilization, lunar and Martian science, commercial opportunities, and medical aspects of long-duration spaceflight. The curriculum provides technical insights into current and future space exploration missions.
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What you'll learn
Understand space exploration strategies
Analyze transportation architectures
Evaluate resource utilization methods
Assess lunar and Mars missions
Examine commercial space opportunities
Comprehend space medicine challenges
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
344 Minutes PreRecorded video
14 assignments
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides a thorough overview of space exploration through eight comprehensive modules. The curriculum covers ESA's Terrae Novae program, examining technical challenges, scientific goals, and future mission planning. Students learn about both Moon and Mars exploration, including transportation systems, resource utilization, and human factors.
Introduction to Space Exploration
Module 1 · 31 Minutes to complete
European Exploration Strategy
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Earth-Moon Transportation Architectures
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
ISRU - Enabling sustainable exploration
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Current Status of Mars Missions
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Commercialisation
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Medical Aspects of Long-term Spaceflight
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Distinguished Astronaut and Space Operations Expert
Dr. Thomas Reiter brings exceptional expertise from his career as a European astronaut and space operations leader. His academic credentials include an aerospace engineering degree and honorary doctorate from the University of the German Armed Forces in Munich. His astronaut career features two landmark missions: the 179-day Euromir 95 mission and the Astrolab mission to the International Space Station, accumulating a European record of 350 days in space. At TUM, he teaches comprehensive courses in Space Exploration and Space Safety, sharing insights from his extensive experience in human spaceflight. His leadership roles include serving as DLR Executive Board member for space research and technology, and as ESA's Director of Human Spaceflight and Operations, where he managed Europe's ISS contributions and satellite operations. His teaching methodology combines theoretical knowledge with practical spaceflight experience, helping students understand both technical and operational aspects of space missions. His expertise spans spacecraft operations, spacewalking, and international space cooperation, making him a uniquely qualified instructor in space safety and exploration
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