Course Title: Rocket Science - The Ups and Downs of Space Travel
Instructor: Anders Gårdestig
Brought to you by Odyssey
October 21, 2025 - November 25, 2025 (6 Sessions)
Tuesdays, 6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET
Virtual via Zoom
Course Description: Explore the real physics behind space travel in this lively six-week course. We’ll examine why getting to space is so hard, how different propulsion systems work, and the major hurdles to missions to Mars and beyond. We’ll even touch on Moon landing myths and suggest fun, hands-on experiments you can try at home—no rocket required!
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