Everyday Astronaut Courses

Ursa Major's Rocket Engines - Tour, Interviews, and Test Fire

Explore Ursa Major's rocket engines through an in-depth tour, expert interviews, and a close-up test fire. Gain hands-on experience and witness the development process of cutting-edge propulsion technology.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Start a Rocket Engine - Chilldown, Spin Up, Thermal Conditioning & Ignition

Comprehensive exploration of rocket engine startup processes, from solid motors to complex liquid-fueled engines. Covers thermal conditioning, spin-up, ignition, and space-specific challenges, with a detailed RS-25 example.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Stoke Space's Unique Rocket Works - Exclusive Tour & Interview

Exclusive tour and in-depth explanation of Stoke Space's innovative fully reusable rocket, featuring its unique aerospike engine, actively cooled heat shield, and precision reentry capabilities.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rocket Engine Cycles - How Do You Power a Rocket Engine?

Comprehensive exploration of rocket engine cycles, from simple cold gas thrusters to complex full flow staged combustion systems. Covers pros, cons, and examples of each type, offering insights into rocket propulsion technology.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Don't Rocket Engines Melt? How Engineers Keep Engines Cool

Explore innovative cooling techniques for rocket engines, including heatsinks, fuel ratios, ablative, regenerative, film, and radiative cooling. Learn how engineers prevent engine meltdown in extreme heat conditions.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Entire Soviet Rocket Engine Family Tree

Comprehensive exploration of Soviet rocket engine development, tracing their evolution, technological advancements, and impact on space exploration. Includes fascinating stories and lesser-known facts about these pioneering propulsion systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Blue Origin vs Virgin Galactic - How Do They Compare?

Comprehensive comparison of Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic's suborbital spaceflight systems, exploring their technologies, experiences, and unique features for commercial space tourism.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Does Starship Belly Flop?

Exploring SpaceX Starship's unique belly flop maneuver: aerodynamics, engine throttling, and safety considerations for this innovative landing technique in spacecraft design.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Complete Guide to Starship - Falcon 9 vs Starship: What's New? What's Different?

Comprehensive comparison of SpaceX's Starship and Falcon 9, exploring new technologies, materials, and design innovations for interplanetary travel. Detailed analysis of engines, reusability, and ambitious goals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Can Starship Help Make the Artemis Program Better Than Apollo?

Comprehensive comparison of NASA's Artemis and Apollo programs, analyzing hardware, missions, safety, costs, and sustainability. Explores potential improvements and challenges in returning humans to the moon.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Does SpaceX's Dragon Get Back to Earth from Orbit? How Exactly It Re-Enters and Lands

Detailed exploration of SpaceX Dragon's return journey from orbit, covering deorbiting physics, reentry hardware, and landing procedures. Includes timeline, criteria, and orbital mechanics.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover vs Curiosity - What's New? What's Improved?

Detailed comparison of NASA's Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers, exploring their designs, instruments, and missions. Includes launch, transit, and landing information for Perseverance.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Much Do Rockets Pollute? Are They Bad for Our Air?

Explore rocket emissions, their environmental impact, and comparisons with other pollution sources. Learn about unique aspects of rocket pollution and potential improvements in the space industry.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Are Aerospikes Better Than Bell Nozzles?

Comprehensive exploration of aerospike engines, comparing them to traditional bell nozzles. Covers mechanics, pros, cons, expert opinions, and future prospects in rocket propulsion technology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Is SpaceX's Raptor Engine the King of Rocket Engines?

Comprehensive analysis of SpaceX's Raptor engine, comparing it to other rocket engines and exploring its unique methane fuel and full flow staged combustion cycle technology.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video