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Certification Course

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Astronautics and Human Spaceflight

Spaceflight is exciting, and you don’t have to be a “Rocket Scientist” to share in the excitement!

In this course, you will learn:

The fundamental principles that govern the operation of rockets (rocket science).
In orbit, how do spacecraft move? (orbital mechanics).
What are the requirements for astronauts to stay alive and healthy in space? (environmental control and life support).
Basic safety and risk management concepts.
The human body's reaction to being weightless.
How to do a spacewalk in the first place.