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Chris Koehler

Space, the final frontier. Many of us have heard this phrase in our lives but how many of us believed we could actually explore that frontier? Regardless of your major or area of expertise, if you are interested in being a part of space, the Pathway to Space specialization is for you. Our species has only scratched the surface of understanding the cosmos. To further our knowledge of the universe requires the skills and talents of all people. Enter this specialization saying, “I like space…” and exit it saying, “I better understand space and have an idea of the path I can take to be a part of its exploration.” Our journey together begins with Course 1: Our Place in the Cosmos where we cover how our species’s wonder about space led to our current understanding of the cosmos and tools used to gain that knowledge. Course 2: Getting There and Going Beyond covers what defines space and the ways we explore our solar system and beyond. Course 3: The Business, Politics, Policy, and Players of Space Programs explores the components, mechanisms, and people that bring space missions into reality. Course 4: Space is Everywhere explores how art, music, books, comics, movies, and more are influenced by our wonder and love for the cosmos. This specialization is taught in a fun and engaging way from the bridge of my spaceship studio, the “USS Pathway”, and is unlike any other course you’ve ever taken. So sign up, step on board the ship, and together we’ll discover your Pathway to Space.

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Four courses

Our Place in the Cosmos

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Come aboard! This course will expand your understanding of the cosmos. You will learn about the size and scale of the universe, the timeline of its existence, and the tools used by astrophysicists. You will also explore space exploration, both by viewing and going there. Finally, you will discuss some of the great science being conducted in the cosmos and our species' search for life elsewhere in the universe.

Getting There and Going Beyond

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Welcome to Course 2: Getting There and Going Beyond. You've completed Course 1 and are ready for more. We'll cover space exploration methods, from planes to rockets to satellites and humans, in 5 weeks and 12 lessons.

The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

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Welcome Course 3 - The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs. This course explores the funding, governance, and business aspects of space exploration. We will also examine specific applications, including the Global Positioning System, SpaceX's Starship and Starlink programs, and an academic program that provides access to space for all.

Space is Everywhere

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You are here! Welcome to the final course of this specialization, where we explore how space is communicated through news, art, movies, books, music, and more. Space is everywhere in our lives, so everyone can be involved in it. We will discuss the importance of communicating science and space matters in an engaging and accurate way, and the role music has had and continues to have in our perceptions of space.

Learning objectives

  • You will learn about the cosmos and your place in it, the ways we explore space, and how people and politics play a role in what we learn.
  • You will learn how space influences everything in our world, all while finding your pathway to space.

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