Overview
Syllabus
Space – so what?
A demonstration of how rocket propulsion works
The largest rockets used in space
The three types of space science
Astronomy – the Hubble and JWST
Space exploration
How to keep humans alive in space
Looking at an astronaut’s pressure suit
Exploration with robotic systems
Using thermal infrared cameras to look at Earth
How space affects our lives
What’s the future of space science?
The challenges of orbital collisions and space debris
Space is becoming more competitive
The story of Mars
Why space science matters
The international future of space exploration
Taught by
The Royal Institution