Space Exploration Courses and Certifications

Europlanet

Mission Hayabusa2 and SETI Research - Press Conference Highlights

Explore Hayabusa2's impact experiment, Ryugu's surface variations, and Lucy mission's target occultation. Gain insights into asteroid exploration and SETI research from leading experts.

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

Everyday Astronaut

How to Start a Rocket Engine - Chilldown, Spin Up, Thermal Conditioning & Ignition

Comprehensive exploration of rocket engine startup processes, from solid motors to complex liquid-fueled engines. Covers thermal conditioning, spin-up, ignition, and space-specific challenges, with a detailed RS-25 example.

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

Everyday Astronaut

The Entire Soviet Rocket Engine Family Tree

Comprehensive exploration of Soviet rocket engine development, tracing their evolution, technological advancements, and impact on space exploration. Includes fascinating stories and lesser-known facts about these pioneering propulsion systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Everyday Astronaut

Blue Origin vs Virgin Galactic - How Do They Compare?

Comprehensive comparison of Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic's suborbital spaceflight systems, exploring their technologies, experiences, and unique features for commercial space tourism.

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

Everyday Astronaut

Complete Guide to Starship - Falcon 9 vs Starship: What's New? What's Different?

Comprehensive comparison of SpaceX's Starship and Falcon 9, exploring new technologies, materials, and design innovations for interplanetary travel. Detailed analysis of engines, reusability, and ambitious goals.

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

Everyday Astronaut

Can Starship Help Make the Artemis Program Better Than Apollo?

Comprehensive comparison of NASA's Artemis and Apollo programs, analyzing hardware, missions, safety, costs, and sustainability. Explores potential improvements and challenges in returning humans to the moon.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Everyday Astronaut

Is SpaceX's Raptor Engine the King of Rocket Engines?

Comprehensive analysis of SpaceX's Raptor engine, comparing it to other rocket engines and exploring its unique methane fuel and full flow staged combustion cycle technology.

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

Everyday Astronaut

How SpaceX and Boeing Will Get Astronauts to the ISS

Detailed comparison of SpaceX's Crew Dragon and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, exploring their designs, capabilities, and roles in transporting astronauts to the International Space Station.

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

Wondrium

Apollo 11 - An Inside Story of Moon Rock Revelations

Explore the scientific revelations from Apollo 11's moon rocks, including Earth-Moon connections, lunar composition, and the program's broader impact on our understanding of the solar system and ourselves.

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

Wondrium

Why Did the Challenger Space Shuttle Explode - Epic Engineering Failures

Explore the organizational and engineering failures behind the Challenger disaster, examining decision-making processes, technological systems, and critical safety concerns that led to the tragic explosion.

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

The Royal Institution

Is It Our Moral Duty to Explore Other Planets? - With Christopher Mason

Exploring the ethical imperative of space exploration and human adaptation for extraterrestrial habitation, discussing genetic engineering and long-term plans for interplanetary colonization.

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

The Royal Institution

Diary of an Apprentice Astronaut - With Samantha Cristoforetti

Samantha Cristoforetti shares her extraordinary journey as an astronaut, from selection to life aboard the International Space Station, offering unique insights into the challenges and wonders of space exploration.

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

The Royal Institution

Studying Saturn - The Legacy of the Cassini Mission - with Michele Dougherty

Explore the groundbreaking Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn, its unexpected discoveries, and the legacy it leaves for future space exploration. Gain insights from a leading space physicist on this remarkable 20-year journey.

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

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Surviving the Century

Exploring humanity's future: biotech, cyber, robotics, and space advancements offer promise, but also pose risks. Sir Martin Rees examines societal challenges and potential solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Breaking Boundaries on Earth and Beyond - Inspiring Future Women in Science

Rocket scientist shares career insights and lessons learned in aerospace engineering, inspiring future women in STEM with stories of space exploration, innovation, and mentorship.

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