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University of Michigan

Rocket Science in Everyday Life

We encounter the results of rocket science all the time; from weather prediction to GPS navigation, rocket science has helped navigate our world in new, innovative ways. Rocket Science in Everyday Life explores innovations in rocket science, including the formation of space agencies, like NASA and the European Space Agency, that work to advance rocket science. Learn how satellites are used to track climate changes across the globe and how rockets have taken us to worlds beyond our own. Examine the scientific motivations and methods for planetary exploration to see beyond our solar system. End the course with some cinematic magic and examine how movies and TV use rocket science to create exciting worlds - even if they don’t always get the science behind it right.

Status: Physical Science
Status: Geographic Information Systems
BeginnerCourse12 hours

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VV

5.0Reviewed Sep 3, 2024

Excellent timelines. I thought the course title could have been different.

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