Space Views: Global Solutions from Earth's Orbit
Discover how the astronaut's view from space can transform our approach to global challenges and collaboration.
Discover how the astronaut's view from space can transform our approach to global challenges and collaboration.
This innovative course, taught by astronaut Ron Garan, explores how the orbital perspective gained from space can revolutionize our approach to global challenges. Students learn how international space cooperation models can be applied to solve Earth's problems, from climate change to poverty, while developing critical thinking and collaborative skills.
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What you'll learn
Apply space-based perspectives to global challenges
Understand international collaboration principles
Analyze sustainable development solutions
Develop critical thinking for global issues
Create strategies for effective teamwork
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This course includes:
375 Minutes PreRecorded video
3 quizzes
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There are 10 modules in this course
This course explores how the unique perspective gained from space exploration can transform our approach to global challenges. Through examination of International Space Station collaboration and real-world case studies, students learn about effective international cooperation, sustainability initiatives, and innovative problem-solving approaches. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications of the orbital perspective to address global issues.
The Orbital Perspective
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Looking Skyward - Part 1
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Looking Skyward - Part II
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Looking Earthward - Part I
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Looking Earthward - Part II
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Looking Forward - Part I
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Looking Forward - Part II
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Call to Action - Part I
Module 8 · 54 Minutes to complete
Call to Action - Part II
Module 9 · 56 Minutes to complete
Call to Action - Part III
Module 10 · 1 Hours to complete
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Distinguished Astronaut, Fighter Pilot and Global Impact Leader
Ron Garan's remarkable career spans multiple domains as a NASA astronaut, decorated fighter pilot, entrepreneur, and humanitarian visionary. During his time with NASA, he spent 178 days in space, traveling over 71 million miles in 2,842 orbits and completing four spacewalks totaling 27 hours. His space experience includes flights on both the US Space Shuttle and Russian Soyuz spacecraft, while his unique perspective extends underwater as an aquanaut who spent 18 days in the world's only undersea research lab. Before NASA, he served as a highly decorated Air Force fighter pilot and test pilot, logging over 5,000 hours in more than 30 aircraft types. His entrepreneurial ventures include founding Manna Energy Ltd., the first organization to register a UN Clean Development Mechanism carbon credit program for water treatment, and serving as Chief Pilot for World View Enterprises. Garan holds master's degrees in Aeronautical Science and Aerospace Engineering, along with numerous military honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross. As an author and speaker, he shares his "orbital perspective" philosophy through his book "The Orbital Perspective - Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million Miles" and continues to advocate for social enterprise solutions to global challenges. His work in innovation extends to NASA's Open Innovation Initiative and partnerships with USAID, demonstrating his commitment to leveraging technology and collaboration for humanitarian impact
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