The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science

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The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science

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The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science
The course The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science is an online class provided by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid through edX. The skill level of the course is Introductory. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore the history of space travel and learn the basics of aerospace engineering.

Course description

Space exploration plays a major role in the history of humankind. The cultural, political and sociological repercussions are extraordinary, and the amount of resources dedicated to space exploration is enormous. This aerospace course is a first step for those interested in learning more about the history of the space and the impact of space exploration on our daily lives. Each week we will focus on a major chapter in the history of space exploration accompanied by an introduction to the relevant technical topics to fully understand these historical developments. During the seven weeks of the course, we will follow the technical, political and cultural contexts that lead to the birth of the space age, uncover the evolution of space exploration from competition to cooperation in the Apollo and post-Apollo era and finally, analyze current trends in space exploration. By successfully completing this course, you will acquire the critical tools to understand the key events and developments of the Space Age. You will learn to solve basic technical and engineering problems of space travel, rocket propulsion, space systems, and human space flight. Course image: Rosetta at Comet (landscape) / Copyright: ESA/ATG medialab; Comet image: ESA/Rosetta/Navcam.

Prerequisites & Facts

The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science

Course Topic

Engineering, History

University, College, Institution

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Course Skill Level

Introductory

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science

To obtain a verified certificate from edX / Universidad Carlos III de Madrid you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate (50.00 USD) or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Topic: Engineering, History