Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

We Will Be Martians

World Science Festival via YouTube

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!
Explore the challenges and possibilities of human settlement on Mars in this 86-minute panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into the technological, physiological, and psychological hurdles of interplanetary colonization as experts Kim Binsted, Yvonne Cagle, Ellen Stofan, and Michelle Rucker, moderated by Lynn Sherr, guide you through topics such as chemical propulsion, resource utilization, radiation protection, and food production in space. Learn about the Gateway project, global enterprise initiatives, and the lessons gleaned from experiences on Mir and other space missions. Discover the intricacies of optimal cruise conditions, in-space propulsion, landing procedures, and the realities of living in the Martian atmosphere. Gain insights into the potential benefits of space food development and the concept of creating a home during the journey to the Red Planet.

Syllabus

Intro
Chemical Propulsion
Gateway
Global Enterprise
Resource Utilization
Radiation
Food
Optimal Cruise
Learning from Mir
Learning from Kimbos
Benefits of Space Food
Home on the Way
In Space Propulsion
Landing on Mars
Living on Mars
Mars Atmosphere
Mars Situation

Taught by

World Science Festival

Reviews

Start your review of We Will Be Martians

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.