University of Michigan - The History of Rocket Science
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The History of Rocket Science at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
The History of Rocket Science at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a certificate after completion of the course
- Assessment and quizzes
- Financial aid available
The History of Rocket Science at Coursera Course details
- What you'll learn
- Describe the progression and the reasoning behind the US's Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs
- Describe the costs and benefits of the space shuttle program, and why the US lost two shuttles
- Describe how Germany developed rockets for warfare in WWII and how the US and USSR used this technology to develop their rocket programs
- Modern rocket design started amidst World War II, pushing the boundaries of what rocketry was capable of. In The History of Rocket Science, you'll gain a deeper understanding of this complicated history and discuss key advancements, like the creation of the V2 rocket. Examine the ramifications of the advancements of rocket science from a historical and societal perspective, going beyond the technological advancements during the war. This course also explores the Cold War, culminating in the United States& creation of the Apollo 11 & the pivotal creation that landed the U.S. on the moon. Round out the course by getting a first-hand look at space shuttles, space stations, space tourism, and how companies are opening up space exploration.
The History of Rocket Science at Coursera Curriculum
Week 1: The Advent of Modern Rockets
Welcome to the History of Rocket Science Course
The History of Pre-Modern Rockets
The Invention of the V2 Rocket
Rockets Post-WWII
Syllabus
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Content Notice
Rockets Before WWII: Innovations & Scientists
Rockets During WWII: Cost & Notable Engineers
Rockets Post WWII: US & USSR Activities
Extra Resources: The Advent of Modern Rockets
Week 1 Quiz: The Advent of Modern Rockets
Knowledge Check: Rockets Before WWII
Knowledge Check: Rockets During WWII
Meet your Fellow Learners
How the World Should Have Reacted?
Week 2: The Space Race
Early Space Exploration to 1961—Part 1
Early Space Exploration to 1961—Part 2
Ramping Up the Space Race: The Mercury Era
The Gemini Era: US and USSR Achievements
The Apollo Era: Successes & Failures—Part 1
The Apollo Era: Successes & Failures—Part 2
US Moon Missions: A Tribute to Katherine Johnson
One More Thing for This Week: If Kennedy Had Lived
Reminder: Content Notice
The Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin Era: US & USSR Activities
The Mercury Era: US & USSR Activities
US & USSR Achievements During The Gemini Era
The Apollo Era: US & USSR Success and Failures
Extra Resources: The Space Race
Week 2 Quiz: The Space Race
Knowledge Check: The Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin Era
Knowledge Check: The Mercury Era
Knowledge Check: The Gemini Era
Knowledge Check: The Apollo Era
Week 3: The Space Shuttle Era
The Development of Fast Airplanes in the US
The Development of Space Stations
The Truck to Space: The Development of the Space Shuttle
One More Thing for This Week: The USSR's Space Shuttle
Fast Airplanes in the US: A Timeline
Space Stations' Development: A Timeline
The US Space Shuttle Program: Genesis & Ending
Extra Resources: The Space Shuttle Era
Week 3 Quiz: The Space Shuttle Era
Knowledge Check: Fast Airplanes
Knowledge Check: Space Stations
Knowledge Check: The Space Shuttle
Point of Discussion: Are We Spending Too Much Taxpayer Money on Space?
Week 4: The Industrial Revolution
Small Satellites: Start and Exploring Missions
Reducing Launch Cost: Electron + Other Launch Vehicles
Bigger and Bolder: The Push Outwards
One More Thing for This Week: Hotels in Space?
Course Wrap-Up
Small Satellites Development: A Timeline
Reducing Launch Cost: A Timeline
Mission to Mars: Extensive Summary
Extra Resources: The Industrial Revolution
Post-Course Survey
Week 4 Quiz: The Industrial Revolution
Knowledge Check: The Growth of Small Satellites
Knowledge Check: Reducing Launch Costs
Knowledge Check: Beyond Earth
Will Space be Accessible for People With Disabilities?
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