Chris Hadfield Teaches Space Exploration

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Free Online Course: Chris Hadfield Teaches Space Exploration provided by MasterClass is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 8 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from MasterClass. Chris Hadfield Teaches Space Exploration is taught by Chris Hadfield.

Overview
  • Teaches Space Exploration

    Impossible things happen. At age nine, Chris Hadfield knew he wanted to go to space. He eventually went there three times, becoming a commander of the International Space Station. In his MasterClass, Chris teaches you what it takes to explore space and what the future holds for humans in the final frontier. Learn about the science of space travel, life as an astronaut, and how flying in space will forever change the way you think about living on Earth.

Syllabus
  • Class Trailer
    1. Introduction
    2. Astronaut Training
    3. Rockets: How Rockets Work
    4. Rockets: What It Feels Like to Launch
    5. Rockets: Atmospheric Drag
    6. Rockets: Orbital Mechanics
    7. Rockets: Fuels and Propulsion
    8. Rockets: The Price of Exploration
    9. Spaceships: Capsule Design
    10. Spaceships: Shuttles and Beyond
    11. Spaceships: Navigation Systems and Human Variables
    12. Spaceships: Navigating to the International Space Station
    13. The ISS: Conception, Design, and Construction
    14. The ISS: Life Support Systems
    15. The ISS: Experiments
    16. Leadership: Commanding the ISS
    17. Training and Learning: One-Pagers
    18. Comms: Mission Control Evolution and Operations
    19. Spacewalking: Spacesuits
    20. Spacewalking: Spacewalks
    21. Spacewalking: Training
    22. Spacewalking: Space and Perspective
    23. Training and Learning: Simulations
    24. Mars: How to Get to Mars
    25. Mars: Living on Another Planet
    26. Mars: In-Situ Resource Utilization
    27. Mars: Exploring Mars, Geology, and Astrobiology
    28. Conclusion: The Future of Exploration
    29. Bonus Chapter: Chris's Journey