Everyday Astronaut Courses

Orbit vs Sub-Orbit - Orbits, Zero-G & the Karman Line

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Explore orbital mechanics, zero gravity, and the Karman line. Learn about space vs. orbit, weightlessness, gravity in space, and key concepts like apogee and perigee in this comprehensive overview.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Starship and Orbital Launch Pad Tour with Elon Musk - Pre and Post-Launch Discussion

Exclusive tour of SpaceX's Starship and launch pad with Elon Musk, followed by a post-launch interview discussing Flight 4's outcome and future plans for the Starship program.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Air Launching Rockets: Advantages and Challenges in Orbital Launch Systems

Explore the pros and cons of air-launching rockets, examining why this seemingly advantageous method isn't more widely adopted in the aerospace industry.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ursa Major's Rocket Engines - Tour, Interviews, and Test Fire

Explore Ursa Major's rocket engines through an in-depth tour, expert interviews, and a close-up test fire. Gain hands-on experience and witness the development process of cutting-edge propulsion technology.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NASA Psyche Mission Launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy - Live Coverage

Live coverage of NASA's Psyche mission launch on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, exploring the metal asteroid 16 Psyche. Includes mission overview, Q&A sessions, and real-time launch events.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SpaceX Axiom Space Mission 2 - Crew Dragon Launch to ISS and Falcon 9 Booster Landing

Live coverage of SpaceX's Axiom Space Mission 2, launching four private astronauts to the ISS. Witness the Falcon 9 launch, stage separation, booster landing, and Dragon deployment in this historic fully private mission.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Stoke Space's Unique Rocket Works - Exclusive Tour & Interview

Exclusive tour and in-depth explanation of Stoke Space's innovative fully reusable rocket, featuring its unique aerospike engine, actively cooled heat shield, and precision reentry capabilities.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rocket Engine Cycles - How Do You Power a Rocket Engine?

Comprehensive exploration of rocket engine cycles, from simple cold gas thrusters to complex full flow staged combustion systems. Covers pros, cons, and examples of each type, offering insights into rocket propulsion technology.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why Don't Rocket Engines Melt? How Engineers Keep Engines Cool

Explore innovative cooling techniques for rocket engines, including heatsinks, fuel ratios, ablative, regenerative, film, and radiative cooling. Learn how engineers prevent engine meltdown in extreme heat conditions.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why Does Starship Belly Flop?

Exploring SpaceX Starship's unique belly flop maneuver: aerodynamics, engine throttling, and safety considerations for this innovative landing technique in spacecraft design.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video