Astrodynamics: Kerbal Space Program
Join a crew. Build Rockets. Learn Astrodynamics. Conquer the Universe.
Space Engineering
Think like an engineer by deconstructing complex problems into their fundamental building blocks.
Step-up your game with harder projects. Land on the Mun, Minmus and beyond!
Make new friends and learn how to reach for the stars together.
Organized by Tom Bickmore
Hosted by 2 expert guides
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An 8 year old who can send a Kerbal to the Moon already knows more about orbital dynamics than the NASA team that launched the Apollo missions.
❗ This class assumes your kid is already able to achieve a steady orbit using maneuver nodes, and understands what this means.
What you'll do
Although KSP is a one player game -for now- this class has a strong emphasis on team effort and discussion.
Each week kids will:
- Tackle a new challenge
- Troubleshoot together
- Discuss real-world applications and the science behind it all
❗ KSP is a hard game. We highly encourage every kid to play on their own during the week!
Concepts Encountered:
- Astrodynamics
- Orbital mechanics
- Rocket engineering and design principles
- Problem solving
- First Principles thinking
What you'll need:
- Have access to a computer, a mouse and keyboard, stable internet connection, and a working webcam and microphone.
- Make sure to have Steam installed.
- Make sure you have Kerbal Space (1 or 2) installed.
Meet the guides
Expert guides leading this course
Dad, Educator, Montessorian and technologist. Chronically curious.
Your Rocket Science and Space go-to person. Seasoned STEM teacher. Rad Recess Dad.
$25.00 per week