Space Exploration Courses and Certifications

Space Exploration

Explore European space activities, from Moon and Mars missions to technological challenges and commercial opportunities. Learn about ESA's strategy, transportation architectures, and the physiological aspects of long-term space missions.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Will Space Limit Human Performance - InterPlanetary 2022 Panel Discussion

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Experts discuss human performance limits on Earth to speculate on challenges in space exploration, considering physical, intellectual, and psychological factors for future missions beyond our atmosphere.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Co-Ordination - On Time Between Worlds

Panel discussion exploring complex time, interplanetary life, and social-technical systems. Experts examine time-scales, collaboration methods, and sustaining life beyond Earth, considering diverse perspectives on time's nature and impact.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Zen and the Art of Space Exploration

Explore the physical and psychological challenges of extreme feats, from polar expeditions to space missions, with insights from adventurers and experts on preparation, risks, and mindset.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cassini to Saturn - The Journey, Legacy, and Future

Explore the groundbreaking Cassini mission to Saturn with planetary scientist Carolyn Porco. Discover key milestones, scientific breakthroughs, and the mission's lasting impact on space exploration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

InterPlanetary Governance Structures for Humanity - Episode 18

Explore interplanetary governance structures and space law with Dr. Timiebi Aganaba, discussing current regulations, future challenges, and ensuring inclusive representation in extraterrestrial exploration and protection.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Living in Space

Explore the challenges and possibilities of human habitation beyond Earth, examining scientific, technological, and societal aspects of space colonization.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Time Design and Motion & Energy Technology Panels - InterPlanetary Festival Day 1

Explore time design, motion & energy technology, and the search for extraterrestrial life with expert panels and a keynote on cutting-edge scientific topics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Autonomous Ecosystems and Planetary Policy - InterPlanetary Festival Day 1

Explore autonomous ecosystems and planetary policy with experts discussing cutting-edge research, regulatory challenges, and future implications for interplanetary habitation and governance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

InterPlanetary Project - Challenges and Opportunities for Human Space Civilization

Experts explore challenges and requirements for becoming an interplanetary civilization, addressing Earth's problems, and overcoming barriers to achieve global cooperation and technological advancement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why on Earth Should We Study the Health Issues of the Space Environment?

Explore health challenges in space environments, focusing on microgravity effects, human adaptations, and bed rest studies. Learn about NASA's research methodologies and their implications for future space missions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Spacecraft Charging - Hazard Causes, Hazard Effects, Hazard Controls

Explore spacecraft charging hazards, effects, and controls in various space environments. Learn about ISS charging measurements, modeling, and management strategies applicable to future human spaceflight beyond LEO.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ISS Utilization and the Commercialization of Space as a Resource

Explore the commercialization of space and its economic potential, focusing on microgravity research, ISS utilization, and the necessary conditions for a sustainable space industry.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Challenge of Orbital Debris

Explore the growing issue of space junk, its impact on spacecraft, and strategies for mitigation. Learn about orbital debris tracking, collision avoidance, and international space law.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Apollo 11: Lessons for All time

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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon with an in-depth look at four unique outcomes of this momentous event, led by four esteemed professors.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available