Can You Really Learn Rocket Science From a Video Game?

Presenter Full Name
Scott Manley
Year & Semester
2017 Fall
Presentation Date
September 18, 2017

The hit video game 'Kerbal Space Program' has also proven to be an exceptionally good at teaching players the physics of rockets, aerodynamics, spacefilght and orbital mechanics. Scott Manley will discuss the game, the physics and show that even professionals working in these fields can learn something new.