Apollo 11: Lessons for All Time

Overview

How does one prepare for a small step and giant leap? Go behind the scenes of the Apollo 11 mission—no bulky spacesuit required. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historic event with an in-depth exploration led by four esteemed professors.

Course Details

This course features four unique outcomes of the Apollo 11 mission, each providing valuable lessons in geology, astronomy, and history. You’ll delve into the complexities of the Moon and its connection to Earth, as well as the geopolitical implications of space exploration. Key topics include:

• The scientific insights gained from Moon rock samples.
• Techniques for viewing the Apollo landing sites from Earth.
• The impact of Moon rocks on our understanding of the early solar system.
• The geopolitical context of the Space Race during the Cold War.

Join us for this engaging exploration of humanity’s triumph in space.

Video Lessons

1. Moon Rock Revelations: An Inside Story (23 min)

• Discover what lunar samples reveal about the Moon and its formation.

1. Viewing Apollo Landing Sites from Earth (19 min)

• Learn how to identify Apollo landing sites and lunar features through various viewing methods.

1. Moon Rocks Reveal a Wild Early Solar System? (14 min)

• Explore how Moon rocks suggest significant meteor collisions in our solar system’s past.

1. Geopolitics of Space: Past, Present, Future (16 min)

• Analyze the geopolitical importance of the Apollo mission during the Cold War era.