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Astronautics: The Science and Technology of Space (Self-Paced)
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Ages 10-15
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16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks of teacher support
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The space sciences are split broadly into two main branches: astronomy and astronautics. Astronomy studies what is out there, from planets to stars and beyond, while astronautics looks at how we actually get to those planets and study the stars. In this 16-week course, we will explore the science and technology that makes space travel and exploration possible. We will learn about everything from the unique environmental conditions of interplanetary space to how mission operators send and receive signals from faraway craft such as Voyager 2 and New Horizons. We will investigate questions such as: What kinds of space missions are there? What kinds of space-related professions are on Earth? How do we safely launch astronauts into space? What are transfer orbits? How do we communicate with spacecraft in deep space? How do we use remote sensing to study the space environment? Student Projects: Students will research a real-life mission or design their own hypothetical mission based on the material we learn together. In the final week they will get to present their missions. This class is designed to give learners a foundational understanding of astronautics. Week One - Introduction Week Two - Mission Elements Week Three - Mission Examples Week Four - Space Environment Week Five - Space Physics, Gravity, and Motion Week Six - Orbits Week Seven - Orbits Continued Week Eight - Interplanetary Travel and Craft Maneuvers Week Nine - Rockets Week Ten - Launch and Landing Week Eleven - Communications Week Twelve - Remote Sensing Week Thirteen -Human Spaceflight Week Fourteen -Space Operations Week Fifteen - Review and Project Prep Week Sixteen -Presentations No mathematical background is necessary. While I will occasionally show relevant equations to the class so they are exposed to them, we will not be using math together. Students will learn the “whys and hows” behind astronautics so that if they pursue higher math later in their studies, they will understand how math can be applied to their field of interest. There is no textbook for this class. All necessary learning materials will be provided in the classroom; learners will not need to leave the Outschool platform to watch the provided videos.
Learning Goals
Identify the components of mission architecture
Explain the scope and significance of each branch in space science.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Boot Sequence: Introduction to Space Tech
Introduction
Lesson 2:
Blueprints of the Cosmos: Engineering Missions
Mission Elements
Lesson 3:
Case Logs: Mission Analysis
Mission Examples
Lesson 4:
System Environment: Space as a Platform
Space Environment
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from American Military University
I have a masters in space.
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