16.00x Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

We are back online for this years offering of 16.00x!

As we are starting on Unit 2, you will learn about Tsiolkovsky's famous rocket equation, different forms of propulsion, staging and more. Although many of these ideas were formulated as long as a century ago, they apply just as well today.

Give it a go with SpaceX's BFR proposed last week, you will recognize many of the same properties and values you encountered in your homework, but now for a "fresh of the press" rocket!

As we wind down Unit 4 on Orbital Mechanics, get ready for Unit 5 to start in just two days! You will be learning about astronauts in microgravity, physiological challenges, and space radiation.

Also, here is a video of Hurricane Matthew from the International Space Station's point of view.

Hurricane Matthew's Florida Approach Seen from Space Station (Video) Dramatic footage captured from the International Space Station shows powerful Hurricane Matthew preparing to slam into the southeastern United States.

The Future of Propulsion? Photonic Propulsion and Getting to Mars in 3 days.

In the spirit of this week's content for Unit 2 on Rocket Propulsion, here is a quick look into where propulsion may be going in the future. Enjoy!

Mars in 3 Days? Photonic Propulsion Technology Could Bridge The Gap | Video To reach the power levels needed to reach a proportion of the speed of light humanity will need to create new technologies. One such technology, photonics propulsion, is showing promise.