Astrodynamics: Kerbal Space Program
Join a crew. Build Rockets. Learn Astrodynamics. Conquer the Universe.
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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 classes requires Steam and expects you to purchase KSP for your kid prior to joining
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.
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Hey! Quick Reminder that our KSP class this week was moved to today (Saturday) so I'll see you all there!
Dec 18 @ 3:14 PM
Scaling up: Real Solar System challenges
What we practiced this week:
- Adapting launch profiles for realistic gravity and atmospheric conditions
- Calculating inclination changes and transfer windows for Earth-moon missions
- Troubleshooting structural failures using struts and...
Dec 17 @ 2:45 AM
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