Module 01
45 mins
Kepler's Laws & Hohmann Transfers
Learn how spacecraft navigate between planetary gravity wells using orbital eccentricity, delta-v calculations, and planetary gravity assists.
Beginner Cadet
Master Planetary Science Through Hands-on Missions
Step-by-step masterclasses, WebGL orbital sandboxes, and authentic spacecraft telemetry analysis designed in collaboration with aerospace educators.
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Atmospheric Entry & Super-Rotation on Venus
Examine the extreme physics of Venus's 400 km/h hurricane cloud deck. Calculate aerodynamic heat shields and atmospheric buoyancy for cloud-top solar exploration probes.
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Dr. Elena Rostova
Former JPL Senior Planetary Scientist
Module 01
45 mins
Module 02
60 mins
Runaway Greenhouse Effects
Explore thermal equilibrium models and compare the insulating properties of Earth's atmosphere against the 92-bar carbon dioxide envelope of Venus.
Intermediate
Module 03
55 mins
Martian ISRU & Oxygen Extraction
Deep-dive into the MOXIE electrolysis process on the Perseverance rover: harvesting oxygen from Martian atmospheric CO₂ for return propellants.
Advanced
Module 04
75 mins
Infrared Spectroscopy with JWST
Decode transit light curves and absorption spectra to identify water vapor, methane, and carbon dioxide in exoplanet atmospheres across deep space.
Intermediate
Module 05
50 mins
Volcanology: Olympus Mons vs Hawaii
Why did Mars form shield volcanoes three times the height of Mt. Everest? Analyze crustal plate tectonics and mantle plumes across different gravities.
Beginner Cadet
Module 06
80 mins
Interplanetary Slingshots & Aerobraking
Simulate planetary flybys used by the Parker Solar Probe, Cassini, and Voyager to shed or harvest orbital kinetic energy without chemical fuel.
Advanced