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Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and University of Arizona · Free · Current
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about modern astronomy. We will help you get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries while also providing support at an introductory level for those who have no background in science.
GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Specialization
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and University of Toronto · Free · Current
This Specialization is for those new to mapping and GIS, as well as anyone looking to gain a better understanding of how it all works and why. You will learn practical skills that can be applied to your own work using cutting-edge software created by Esri Inc., the world's leading GIS company and our industry partner.
Land in Focus – Wet Ecosystems
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free · Current
Our planet is diverse and many of our landscapes are heavily impacted by standing or flowing water. Wet ecosystems are considered to be amongst the most productive ones known to mankind. They provide habitat for a rich variety of plants and animals, while additionally playing major roles in global cycles of water, carbon dioxide and other substances that are essential for life, as we know it. Human-induced changes such as drying out wetlands or the impact of anthropogenic climate change are threatening wet ecosystems and require even more attention in the observation of soil moisture as well as global water levels.
Physics, Astronomy, and Space: Teaching Secondary Science
MOOC (Online) by FutureLearn and Royal Observatory Greenwich (ROG) · Free · Current
Upgrade your secondary science lessons, boost your knowledge of space physics, and help students build key career skills.
The Science of the Solar System
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and Caltech · Free · Current
Learn about the science behind the current exploration of the solar system in this free class. Use principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to understand the latest from Mars, comprehend the outer solar system, ponder planets outside our solar system, and search for habitability in our neighborhood and beyond. This course is generally taught at an advanced level assuming a prior knowledge of undergraduate math and physics, but the majority of the concepts and lectures can be understood without these prerequisites. The quizzes and final exam are designed to make you think critically about the material you have learned rather than to simply make you memorize facts. The class is expected to be challenging but rewarding.
New Space: Access to space - Basics
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and ISAE-SUPAERO · Free · Current
The spirit of NewSpace is revolutionizing our vision of access to space. Reading keys will enable you to understand the technological and strategic challenges in games with new rules, fixed by ambitious players. Combine the new technologies and management of space access with the classical paradigm of the existing space context.
Ocean Science in Action: Addressing Marine Ecosystems and Food Security
MOOC (Online) by FutureLearn and National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) · Free · Current
Explore how innovative marine technologies can tackle the challenges of the sustainable management of marine ecosystems
Astrophysics
MOOC (Online) by edX and Australian National University · £164 · Current
An understanding of the biggest unsolved mysteries in astrophysics and how researchers are attempting to answer them Methods used to find and study exoplanets How scientists tackle challenging problems About white dwarfs, novae, supernovae, neutro stars and black holes and how quantum mechanics and relativity help explain these objects How astrophysicists investigate the origin, nature and fate of our universe
Winter-Water-Warming: Canadian SAR Applications
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free · Current
In this course, we will introduce you to how Canadians research, develop and utilize radar remote sensing technology for mapping and environmental monitoring. In five brief lessons, you will learn about early developments of radar leading to the Canadian RADARSAT program and how Canadian government researchers and managers are currently using satellite radar data in their day-to-day work. After completing this course you will have a better understanding of Canada’s practical needs for and know-how of satellite radar when it comes to meeting the challenges of winter, water, and warming in a very large country.
Land in Focus – Agriculture & Food
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free · Current
Forests are responsible for supporting essential life processes, from purifying the air we breathe to maintaining healthy soils and clean water sources. Around the world, communities rely on the ecosystem services provided by forests to support their livelihoods. However, deforestation and forest degradation are threatening forest ecosystems worldwide, thus disturbing the climate change mitigation which forests provide, and which we desperately need. Using remote sensing satellites and techniques, we are able to map and monitor forests. This enables us to view changes in forest cover, alert authorities about deforestation events, and monitor the relationship between forests and greenhouse gasses (GHG’s). In this course, you will learn about the drivers of deforestation as well as how satellites and time series disturbance detection methods can identify deforestation events, even in areas masked by clouds. In the final lesson on Biomass Estimation, you will learn why tracking biomass is important, how it’s done, and how to overcome inaccuracies when estimating biomass.
Beyond the Visible – Introduction to Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free · Current
In this course, you will learn the basics of imaging spectroscopy. No matter if you are a student or a professional or whatever continent you are from, this course was designed for you and we hope to provide some helpful background information, process understanding and applications that relate to your area of interest or expertise.
Drought Assessment and Monitoring from Space
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Current
Extensive time-series on vegetation and wealth of operational satellites from space provides ample opportunities to monitor vegetation developments and more and more accurate yield forecast. This MOOC provides an introduction to “Droughts”, answers questions on how it can be quantified, how it can be assessed and monitored from space. The role of cloud computing and (easy) access to satellite will also get attention. No prior knowledge to Earth Observation (EO) is required. The MOOC provides a ‘smooth’ introduction for agricultural scientist, water resources specialist and others who are interested in water and food security and the role EO plays nowadays related to this theme. Every week a new set of movie and short quizzes will be released. The MOOC will be open till the end of November 2022.
Imagery in Action
MOOC (Online) by Esri · Free · Current
Transform pixels into powerful insights. This course is for anyone who wants to learn—or learn more—about the many uses of imagery, the many types of imagery, and the rapidly growing integration of imagery with GIS. Explore cutting-edge imagery applications and advanced tools to extract information from imagery and remotely sensed data. Course exercises guide you through the steps to tackle essential imagery workflows using the latest ArcGIS desktop and cloud-based apps.
Introduction to Astrobiology
MOOC (Online) by International Astronomical Union (IAU) · Free · Current
The origin of life on Earth, the search for life elsewhere ... Get access to the latest scientific results of the field thanks to the online courses and conferences on this website. These videos are proposed by the Education and Training in Astrobiology working group of the International Astronomical Union.
Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics
MOOC (Online) by Esri · Free · Current
Use location to find patterns and tackle complex problems. Spatial data science allows analysts to extract deeper insight from data using a comprehensive set of analytical methods and spatial algorithms, including machine learning and deep learning techniques. This course explores the application of spatial data science to uncover hidden patterns and improve predictive modeling. You'll work with powerful analytical tools in Esri's ArcGIS software and learn how to integrate popular open data science packages into your analyses.
Propulsion Test Safety Course
MOOC (Online) by Plastron · Free · Current
Our propulsion test safety course consists of five modules and was funded with a grant from the UK Space Agency. It provides undergraduate engineers with critical skills and knowledge in space engineering safety as they prepare to embark on careers in the space sector.
A Brief History of Human Spaceflight
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and University of Houston · Free · Current
This course provides a view of the history of spaceflight, from early writings telling of human's fascination of space through the early Russian and American space stations. Developed as an interesting and entertaining slice of space history that is accessible to anyone with an interest in human spaceflight
Life on Mars
MOOC (Online) by FutureLearn · Free · Current
Discover our neighbouring planet, Mars, and delve into the missions and mysteries surrounding life on the planet.
Habitability
MOOC (Online) by FutureLearn · Free · Current
Learn what makes the Earth so special, and why ‘habitable’ doesn’t always mean ‘inhabited’.
Earth and Life
MOOC (Online) by FutureLearn · Free · Current
From the beginning to where we are now, explore the formation of the Earth and the history of life on the blue planet.
Greatest Unsolved Mysteries of the Universe
MOOC (Online) by edX and Australian National University · Free · Current
Exploring the biggest mysteries of modern astrophysics.
Earth Observation: Disruptive Technology and New Space
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and Imperative Space · Free · Current
This is a short MOOC from ESA which consists of a series of interviews with leading experts across Earth Observation and related technologies. This MOOC also acts as an additional section for the 'Earth Observation from Space: The Optical View' MOOC. The explosion in Earth Observation (EO) data from the Sentinel programme, a new generation of commercial satellites, and emerging constellations of small-sats, has created one of the greatest ‘big data’ challenges in the world today. In this course you will explore technologies such as AI, 3D data visualisation, cloud computing technologies and blockchain, and learn how they are meeting the needs of the ever growing data analytics and data navigation challenges in EO. This short course now includes an extra module on how ESA is responding to the digital trends highlighted in previous modules, and the real-world impact emerging from ESA's Phi innovation strategy.
Understanding Climate Change using Satellite Data
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and University of Twente · Free · Current
Explore cutting-edge technology and learn how to analyse satellite climate data to help measure and mitigate climate change.
Land in Focus – People, Land, Sustainability
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free · Current
What is the global stock take and how can we measure carbon emissions from space, what should you look for when selecting a land cover dataset, and how does land use policy impact our land and can these changes be seen and quantified using remote sensing methods? These and more questions will be answered in the sequence of lessons which are part the ‘People, Land, & Sustainability’ MOOC. This course deals with the transformation caused by humans across the globe and how we quantify these change with the means of earth observation.
Land in Focus – Basics of Remote Sensing
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free · Current
This course is part of a series of online learning materials that will give you insights on the potential of remote sensing technologies for applications over land surfaces. Here, you have the chance to learn about a variety of theoretical basics of remote sensing that will give you an understanding of how remote sensing works, and it will enable you to follow along in the more practical courses that will be available on our website in the near future.
The Future of Life
MOOC (Online) by FutureLearn · Free · Current
Explore the threats facing human civilisation on Earth and discover the possible ways that we could colonise other planets.
Modelling the Origin of Jovian Planets
MOOC (Online) by International Astronomical Union (IAU) · Free · Current
The origin of life on Earth, the search for life elsewhere ... Get access to the latest scientific results of the field thanks to the online courses and conferences on this website. These videos are proposed by the Education and Training in Astrobiology working group of the International Astronomical Union.
Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials
MOOC (Online) by edX and TU Delft · Free · Current
Explore the structural and material design of aircraft and spacecraft from the viewpoint of an aerospace engineer.
Land in Focus – Forest Ecosystems
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free · Current
Urbanization is changing our planet. About half of the world’s population already lives in cities. By 2050 that proportion is expected to rise to two-thirds. The loss of vegetation and the sprawl of impervious surfaces that are connected to this process are the cause of many problems societies have to face in the future. On the social level cities in the southern hemisphere are experiencing an uptick in unregulated settling resulting in the sprawl of slums, leaving large amounts of people in dire situations cut off from the most basic needs of daily life. Remote sensing can help to better understand those problems by capturing the changes in urban areas. Besides just visual observations, it also can provide quantification and more detailed information on the impacts of those changes, and thus provide decision-makers with valuable information.
Land in Focus – Hazards & Disasters
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free · Current
Welcome to the ‘Hazards and Disasters’ online courses. In the three MOOCs which are part of it, we will take a closer look at how remote sensing can answer essential questions related to the emergency response that is needed during hazardous events. Thus, disaster management heavily relies on remotely sensed data and their prompt processing in order to support decisions that can a) estimate the extent of a (natural) disaster and b) save lives by scientifically justifiable choices. In the three lessons of this course, we will present different applications of remotely sensed data for disaster monitoring to you. At first, we will take a look at droughts, then dive into mapping flood extents using an interactive cloud-based approach before ending our course with the monitoring of fire hazards.
Transform AEC Projects with GIS and BIM
MOOC (Online) by Esri · Free · Current
Infuse geographic context into the entire project life cycle. Discover what's possible when you integrate computer-aided design (CAD) data and building information models (BIM) with geographic information systems (GIS) technology. This course is for GIS and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals and anyone else who wants to improve project decision-making, gain critical insights, and deliver more sustainable infrastructure, more efficiently. You'll explore powerful GIS visualization and spatial analysis capabilities and see firsthand how location-based insight enhances each phase of the project life cycle—from planning and design to construction and ongoing operations.
Cartography
MOOC (Online) by Esri · Free · Current
Learn from experts and make beautiful maps using ArcGIS Pro. Once, only cartographers made maps. Today, anyone can. Still, cartographers can teach people to make better maps, just as chefs can show people how to prepare better meals. With coaching from accomplished cartographers and practical, hands-on exercises, you'll become a smarter mapmaker, ready to go beyond the defaults and produce engaging maps that communicate with impact.
Remote Sensing of Wildfires
MOOC (Online) by edX · Free · Current
Learn how satellite imagery and the science of remote sensing allows us to detect wildfires, help manage their spread, and guide ecological restoration.
Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Specialization
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and University of Colorado Boulder · Free · Current
This Specialization on advanced spacecraft dynamics and control is intended for experienced spacecraft dynamics and GNC engineers and researchers. It is assumed the viewer has completed the prior spacecraft dynamics specialization already. Through 3 courses we cover the topics of momentum-based attitude dynamics and control, we derive analytical methods to model complex spacecraft systems, and finally conclude with a captstone project course. After this course you will be prepared to model the dynamics of spacecraft systems with time varying components (reacton wheels, CMS, deployable panels, etc.).
The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science
MOOC (Online) by edX and UC3M · Free · Current
Explore the history of space travel and learn the basics of aerospace engineering.
Introduction to Satellite Communications
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and Institut Mines-Télécom · Free · Current
How is a satellite built? How do they fly? How do they communicate and how does the network operate? You will get all the answers in this course from teachers and researchers from three schools associated with Institut Mines-Télécom. The course is made of : teaching videos, equipment demonstrations and simulation programs. They will guide you through the discovery of satellite communications. Professionals in the space field will share there vocation for this scientific and technical sector. Have you ever wanted to know more about transponders, the geostationary orbit, QPSK modulation, channel coding, link budget, TCP over large bandwdith x delay product links ? This course is for you! This course is available in English: French-speaking lecturers with English subtitles and fully translated contents (slides, practices).
New Space Economy
MOOC (Online) by edX and EPFL · Free · Current
The New Space Economy is a fast-growing market, driven by the commercialization of the historical institutional space sector. This course contains more than 30 videos-lectures from space experts from various fields.
In the Night Sky: Orion
MOOC (Online) by FutureLearn and Open University · Free · Current
Explore the night sky, discover how stars are formed and find out about exoplanets, all through the constellation of Orion.
Sensing Planet Earth – From Core to Outer Space
MOOC (Online) by edX and Chalmers University of Technology · Free · Current
Is the earth flat? Will this year be the hottest year ever? How fast is the rain forest disappearing? … Learn about the crucial tools for measuring and monitoring our planet.
Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and University of Arizona · Free · Current
How are astronomers approaching their search for life in the universe? What have we learned from the surge of exoplanets discoveries? How likely is it that Earth does not host the only life in the Universe? In this course we explore the field of astrobiology, an emerging multidisciplinary field. Progress in astrobiology is driven by telescopes on the ground and in space, and by new insights on how life emerged on Earth and its diversity. The topics in this course range from the science of how exoplanets are detected, to the chemistry that supports the argument that the ingredients for life are common in the Universe. We will follow the analyses of experts in chemistry, astronomy, geology and archaeology to build a strong foundation of understanding. By the final assignment, students will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to identify what makes a planet habitable, and how likely it is that life exists there. Students will graduate from this course informed about one of the most exciting fields in all of science, and ready to discuss the current exoplanet news stories and discoveries.
Basic Principles of Radar Backscatter
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free · Current
In this course you will get an overview of the most relevant parameters that have an influence on the radar backscatter signal. You will learn what role the configuration of a radar system and the properties of the Earth surface play in the signal that you see in a pixel of a radar image. After this course you will have a solid understanding of what you see in a radar backscatter image. And you will be able to interpret the backscatter signal.
Engineering the Space Shuttle
MOOC (Online) by edX and MIT · Free · Current
Learn all about the world’s first reusable spacecraft - the Space Shuttle - from the very people who designed, built, and operated it for 30 years.
Aurora: Europe's Journey To Mars
MOOC (Online) by UK Space Agency and Imperative Space · Free · Current
A collection of ten videos describing Aurora's mission to Mars.
Analyzing the Universe
MOOC (Online) by Coursera · Free · Current
Using publicly available data from NASA of actual satellite observations of astronomical x-ray sources, we explore some of the mysteries of the cosmos, including neutron stars, black holes, quasars and supernovae. We will analyze energy spectra and time series data to understand how these incredible objects work. We utilize an imaging tool called DS9 to explore the amazing diversity of astronomical observations that have made x-ray astronomy one of the most active and exciting fields of scientific investigation in the past 50 years. Each week we will explore a different facet of x-ray astronomy. Beginning with an introduction to the nature of image formation, we then move on to examples of how our imaging program, DS9, can aid our understanding of real satellite data. You will using the actual data that scientists use when doing their work. Nothing is "canned". You will be able to appreciate the excitement that astronomers felt when they made their important discoveries concerning periodic binary x-ray sources, supernovae and their remnants, and extragalactic sources that have shaped our understanding of cosmology.
Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space Specialization
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and Technische Universität München (TUM) · Free · Current
Digital transformations in the field of aerospace. In this specialisation series you will understand the impact digitalisation has on aerospace science and the resulting changes.
Going Places with Spatial Analysis
MOOC (Online) by Esri · Free · Current
Gain a deeper understanding of spatial data analysis. This course is for people who know something about data analysis and want to learn how the special capabilities of spatial data analysis provide deeper understanding. You'll get free access to the full analytical capabilities of ArcGIS Online, Esri's cloud-based mapping and analytics platform.
Endangered Archaeology: Using Remote Sensing to Protect Cultural Heritage
MOOC (Online) by FutureLearn, University of Leicester, Durham University, University of Oxford, and British Council · Free · Current
Discover how to use satellite imagery to identify and assess endangered archaeological sites in the Middle East and North Africa.
Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps
MOOC (Online) by Esri · Free · Current
Anyone can build apps with ArcGIS. You don't have to be a software developer to build valuable geo-enabled apps that make your communities smarter and businesses more successful. Learn how to combine location and narrative in one application to better communicate and broadcast your story, create custom web applications that solve problems in your community, and build powerful native applications for iOS and Android devices without touching a piece of code. If you are a developer, you'll be interested in Esri's APIs, tools, and the buzzing ArcGIS developer community.
Space Medicine
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and Duke University · Free · Current
Have you ever wondered what it would take for humans to travel beyond the comforts of our home planet, Earth? You are invited to join us in Space Medicine - an online experience facilitated by two recent Duke graduates in which you will learn about and engage in the most pressing medical challenges facing NASA and others advancing the future of space exploration. Space Medicine is a free, non-certificate course featuring interactive modules and weekly live discussions. Participants will reflect on questions pertinent to the future of human health in space, such as: - How do humans respond to extreme environments? - How can engineers, doctors, and scientific researchers come together to prevent space related health issues before they occur? - If future generations of humans attempt to live in space, what challenges will they face? - Which evolutionary adaptations to living on Earth are useful to surviving a months- or years-long voyage? No prior experience in science or medicine is required, as life science concepts will be introduced as necessary. At the end of the course, you will have gained valuable experience in applying modern medicine to space-based situations, from space flight to journeying to Mars.
Impact of COVID-19 measures on Atmospheric Composition
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and Imperative Space · Free · Current
The global Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic saw many governments take unprecedented measures to limit the spread of the virus. These measures included a mixture of social distancing, a ban on large gatherings, the closing of schools, universities, restaurants and other non-essential stores, and a reduction in air travel, the closure of borders and other non-essential travel restrictions. Many of these measures have had a significant impact on the anthropogenic emissions in the atmosphere due to the drastic drop in road and air traffic and a strong reduction of industrial activities in non-essential sectors across the globe. To assess these impacts, ESA started the 'Impact study of COVID-19 lockdown measures on air quality and climate' (ICOVAC) project. In this short course you will learn about what this project covered and its findings.
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