History of Human Spaceflight: From Dreams to Space Stations
Explore humanity's journey into space, from early rocket development through the Apollo missions to space stations.
Explore humanity's journey into space, from early rocket development through the Apollo missions to space stations.
This comprehensive course traces the fascinating history of human spaceflight, from ancient dreams of reaching the stars to modern space exploration. Led by Dr. Chuck Layne, students learn about early rocketry, the Space Race between the US and USSR, landmark achievements like the Apollo moon landings, and the development of space stations. The course combines technical insights with human stories of courage and innovation.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical development of human spaceflight
Analyze the key achievements of major space programs
Examine the Space Race between the US and USSR
Evaluate the evolution of space technology
Explore the challenges and disasters in space exploration
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25 assignments
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There are 12 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of human spaceflight history, from early theoretical work to modern space exploration. The curriculum covers major milestones including the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, Soviet space achievements, and the development of space stations. Students learn about technical innovations, key missions, and the evolution of space exploration through both American and Soviet/Russian programs.
Introduction
Module 1 · 12 Minutes to complete
Unit 1 - Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 2 - Humankind's Musings on Space Travel
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 3 - Early Rocketry
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 4 - Early Soviet Space Program
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 5 - Mercury Program
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 6 - Gemini Program
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 7 - Apollo Program
Module 8 · 3 Hours to complete
Unit 8 - Early Space Stations
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 9 - Soviet - US Collaboration in Space
Module 10 · 40 Minutes to complete
Unit 10 - Soviet and Russian Mir Space Station
Module 11 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 11 - Spaceflight Disasters
Module 12 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Human Motor Control and Neuromuscular Research
Dr. Chuck (Charles) Layne serves as Professor and Department Chair at the University of Houston's Department of Health and Human Performance, where he specializes in human coordination development from a neuromuscular perspective. His research focuses on investigating locomotion and posture processes, with particular emphasis on characterizing gait and upper limb movements in individuals with genetic mutation developmental disorders. His recent work includes groundbreaking studies on conditions such as NGLY1 deficiency, Rett Syndrome, Syngap1 deficiency, Phelen-McDermid deficiency, Rett Duplication Syndrome, and CDKL5 deficiency
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