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About the Course

This course is an intuitive introduction to rocket science in our everyday lives. Modern life increasingly depends on technology provided by Earth-orbiting satellites, from detailed weather predictions to broad-band internet and GPS. How are satellites launched into orbit and how do they work once they get there? Why are rockets used to get into orbit and how are they different from airplanes? This introductory course is aimed at a wide non-technical audience and is appropriate for all ages....

Top reviews

MT

Aug 2, 2024

Thank you professor and all your team! Excellent course for anyone who have general interest in space exploration. I look forward for you future class about rocket science and journey to the Mars! :o)

MP

Aug 26, 2024

I'm so glad I took this course! The instructor has a knack for making complex information easier to understand. The examples, the visuals, the pacing, the quizzes, and the overall content was perfect.

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By Kevin G

Aug 30, 2024

Truly gifted professor. She exudes passion for her topic and clearly loves helping students understand complex material at a level that is appropriate for an entry level course. Many thanks!

By Neil G

Jul 15, 2024

This was such a cool course! Thanks so much to Professor Geha for teaching this and making rocket science so fun, engaging, and accessible. I learned a ton and highly recommend the course.

By Bahar B

Jul 25, 2024

As a space engineer I can easily say that the course is great for everyone. You are going to learn not only rocket science but also satellite knowledge. Basically it is a basic space engineering overview.

By zhenkun g

Jul 23, 2024

Insightful, resourceful, concise course which explains the basics of aerospace fundamentals so vividly and efficiently! Many thanks to Professorin Geha and your team.

By Darlene d V

Jul 26, 2024

Excellent course, one of the best I have taken. Lectures are clear, good graphics and reading resources. I would take another class with instructor.

By Stanley J G

Aug 10, 2024

Good intro to the subject. Refreshed a lot of info from my undergrad physics days in the early 70s and added some new insights. Great instructor.

By umesh s

Jul 29, 2024

Its short and fun course, I did learn new things about orbits, satellites, payloads....Thanks Professor Marla Geha

By Sovan M

Jul 19, 2024

An excellent course. Prof. M. Geha has presented very complex complex with extreme ease. T

By Srinivasan L N

Jul 26, 2024

Excellent content and delivery. Rocket science delivered with precision and speed

By Emma J

Aug 16, 2024

Wonderful course. I can finally understand with clarity how satellites and rockets work, and what space and the orbital regions around Earth are like. I love how Professor Geha stuck to info that is pertinent to our lives and interesting. There is a LOT to take away from this course. Thank you Professor Geha for making such a difficult subject so accessible. One of the best classes I have taken!

By Mahesh A

Oct 15, 2024

Amazing course !! 96% due to the Instructor Marla Geha who was the fuel to launch the course into orbit at 7.6Km/sec(17000 m/hr) with a sizable payload of educating us which accounted for the 4%. I am 60+, a rank amateur astronomer and retired electronics guy but this course motivated to look at the possibilty of taking courses in the field of astrophysics. Thank you.

By A.U

Nov 14, 2024

I absolutely loved this course! The instructor was amazing, which for me is the most important aspect of any online course. Her energy was infectious and made the course so much more fun. The pacing as well was suitable for beginners so nobody will feel lost or confused. Everything is explained slowly and meticulously with attention paid to the detail.

By R E

Jul 23, 2024

Professor Marla Geha and her team really made rocket science very interesting and very accessible to me who doesn't have much of a science background. I have a better understanding and more appreciation for the man-made stuff orbiting our planet that makes our everyday lives possible. Thank you for such a wonderful and educational course.

By Vaibhav B

Jul 18, 2024

Professor Geha has created a fantastic course which is not only informative, but her sense of humour also makes it enjoyable and delightful. I joined this course out of a mild interest that I had in astronomy since childhood. But after the completion I am motivated and more passionate to find a way to truly engage into it.

By Lili V

Sep 26, 2024

Professor Geha is so good! As an educator and designer of online courses, I know when someone is a good teacher, passionate, knows how to structure their content, good on camera, etc. Professor, thanks for making rocket science more accessible! Great work by the professor and the whole team involved.

By Stefan V

Aug 8, 2024

Amazing course presented by a fantastic instructor. I wish school had been this much fun 40 years ago, I might have become a scientist. Easy to follow with real world and practical examples on the back of a well structured curriculum (even for an audience with a short attention span). Thank you!

By Sangeen M

Sep 10, 2024

Outstanding professor-I always had questions about how all these things work and she brought it down in such a simple and interesting form-absolutely loved and enjoyed taking this course-superb👍would strongly recommend it-Thank you so much Prof Marla Geha-your clarity was amazing!,

By Julie A

Sep 16, 2024

I loved this course. Well thought out. Complicated science made very understandable. Length of each module was perfect to absorb the information. Educational and entertaining. I felt very enpowered to succeed and to enjoy the course. Well done!!!!!! I am a 65 year old female.

By Ben B

Nov 4, 2024

A fantastic course. The professor explains complex issues simply, with excellent examples and some great animations. The course is interesting, enjoyable and informative. And it covers a lot of what I always wanted to know about rockets and satellites, but had nobody to ask.

By Andre Z

Sep 22, 2024

I thank the Coursera team, professor Marla C. Geha, Yale University for providing a good place to work, I am grateful for the good fortune to learn at the university, to communicate with the great minds, I'm not afraid of this word, experts in Rocket and Space Sciences.

By Renesa A

Aug 26, 2024

I just loved this course. I am not a person who is keenly interested in science or technology, yet I enjoyed this course thoroughly and I had no hiccup to understand the contents. This is also complimented by the confident & passionate presence of the course instructor.

By Ava H

Aug 5, 2024

I enjoyed all of the engaging examples and useful information provided in the course. It was a little fast paced, but extremely enjoyable. I’m looking forward to employing the knowledge I gained in the future as I continue exploring my interest in rocket science.

By Edward R W

Aug 1, 2024

The course was amazing, and the instructor presented the materials in a extremely understandable manner. The course gave me a very good view of what’s going on in the world of satellites. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has any technical interest.

By Syed I S

Sep 14, 2024

Great course. Complex material presented in a very simple and interesting way. One suggestions would be to add a little on the differences between analog and digital communication in the part where the different modulation techniques are mentioned.

By Michael B

Jul 28, 2024

Excellent class which enhanced my knowledge of topics I knew a little about but never truly understood. Great pacing and use of graphics kept the subject matter interesting. Also appreciated the balance between hard science and everyday life.