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Rocket Science for Everyone

Explore the fundamental principles of rocketry and satellite systems while discovering their practical impact on modern daily life.

Explore the fundamental principles of rocketry and satellite systems while discovering their practical impact on modern daily life.

This beginner-friendly course, led by Professor Marla Geha, offers an intuitive introduction to rocket science and its applications in modern life. Students will explore the fundamentals of orbital mechanics, rocket propulsion, and satellite technology. The course covers topics such as different types of orbits, how rockets work, and the components of satellite payloads. Designed for a wide, non-technical audience, it provides insights into how Earth-orbiting satellites enable technologies like GPS, weather prediction, and broadband internet. Through engaging lectures and quizzes, learners will gain a basic understanding of the science behind space technology that impacts our daily lives.

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Rocket Science for Everyone

This course includes

5 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Understand different types of orbits around Earth and their applications

  • Explain the basic principles of rocket propulsion and how rockets differ from airplanes

  • Describe the main components of satellite payloads and their functions

  • Understand the science behind everyday technologies like GPS and weather satellites

  • Explain Kepler's laws of planetary motion and their relevance to satellite orbits

  • Discuss different types of rocket propulsion, including chemical and alternative methods

Skills you'll gain

orbital mechanics
rocket propulsion
satellite technology
GPS
space exploration

This course includes:

3 Hours PreRecorded video

3 assignments

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course provides an accessible introduction to rocket science and its applications in everyday life. Led by Professor Marla Geha, the curriculum is designed to demystify complex concepts for a general audience. Students will explore three main areas: orbits, rockets, and satellite payloads. The orbits module covers different types of orbits around Earth, including low Earth orbit, medium Earth orbit, and geosynchronous orbit, and their applications. The rockets module explains how rockets work, comparing them to airplanes and discussing various types of propulsion. The payloads module delves into satellite components and functions, including power systems, communication, and imaging. Throughout the course, real-world examples and current space missions are used to illustrate concepts, making the material relevant and engaging for learners of all backgrounds.

Introduction

Module 1 · 23 Minutes to complete

Orbits

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

Rockets

Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete

Payloads

Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete

Wrap-Up

Module 5 · 20 Minutes to complete

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Instructor

Marla Geha
Marla Geha

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14,476 Students

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Professor of Astronomy and Physics at Yale University

Marla Geha is a professor of Astronomy and Physics at Yale University, where she focuses on understanding the formation of the smallest known galaxies and their implications for dark matter and cosmology. She earned her B.S. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University and completed her PhD in Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz.Dr. Geha has received several prestigious honors, including an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship, a John S. Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Dylan Hixon '88 Prize for teaching excellence in the natural sciences at Yale. She is actively involved in supporting veterans through her role on the executive board of the Warrior Scholar Project and as the director of the Research Experience for Veteran Undergraduate (REVU) program.

Rocket Science for Everyone

This course includes

5 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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