22 Online Short courses in Astronomy & Space Sciences

The Summer School “Ancient Egyptian Astronomy, Archaeoastronomy, and Magic” is a 7-day intensive academic program aimed to introduce the students to the study of ancient Egyptian astronomy.

Students will graduate from this Astrobiology - Exploring Other Worlds offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Arizona informed about one of the most exciting fields in all of science, and ready to discuss the current exoplanet news stories and discoveries.

This Astronomy module from The Open University UK covers basic astronomy with a modern observational approach. 

The International, Environmental And Space Law module at The Open University UK focuses on the institutions and governance of international, environmental and space law, and explores issues of fairness, justice, voice and the challenges that arise from the changing nature of international governance.

Start studying our Astronomy for Beginners course online today. Your friends and family will be astounded by your newfound knowledge of life and the universe. International Open Academy offers the Introduction to Astronomy programme.

This is a practical science module with activities in astronomy, physics and planetary science. Remote Experiments In Physics And Space at The Open University UK builds on your previous study, adding a vital element of experimental work.

In this Introduction to advanced tomography offered by Coursera in partnership with Technical University of Denmark (DTU) you get the chance to get teaching and hands-on experience with the complete workflow of high-resolution tomography analysis.

The Introduction to astronomy course offered by University of Cambridge aim is to provide a full structure and understanding to your learning in this subject, through a framework that gives a clear and comprehensive understanding of the relative sizes of objects and their relationship to one another.

This AstroTech - The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery course from The University of Edinburgh is an entry-level course where you’ll learn more about the science and technology behind astronomical discovery. It’s a great choice for anyone with an interest in Astronomy and the technology used in the field

Throughout A Global Approach to Astronomy course from the University of St Andrews you'll learn about the properties of planets, stars, and galaxies, discover how they are shaped by the laws of physics.

Explore a Career in Spacecraft Relative Orbits. Master the theories and concepts of spacecraft formation relative orbits with this Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder.

In this Astrobiology, Biogeochemistry and Geobiology for Explorers short course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll join expert astrobiologists and planetary scientists to explore the origins and likely extent of life on Earth and in space.

Explore the many moons of our Solar System. Find out what makes them special and ask whether we send humans to our Moon again with the Moons course at The Open University by FutureLearn.

On this Pathway to Space Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder you will learn about the cosmos and your place in it, the ways we explore space, and how people and politics play a role in what we learn.

This Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life Short Course from The University of Edinburgh is for anyone with an interest in understanding the fascinating field of astrobiology.   

This Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Toronto is part of the GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Specialization.

Digital transformations in the field of aerospace. In this Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Technische Universität München series you will understand the impact digitalisation has on aerospace science and the resulting changes.

This By the end of this Cosmology - the birth, the present, and the fate of our Universe course from the University of Cambridge will provide an understanding of modern cosmology, the scientific study of the large-scale properties of the universe as a whole.

Explore modern & historic innovations in rocketry. Gain expertise in global rocketry history, orbits, rocket engines, and the benefits of space exploration with this Rocket Science 101 Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan.

Spacecraft missions play a vital role in the exploration of the solar system and the more distant universe. This Space Science module at The Open University UK introduces, in depth, the methods of conducting scientific measurements in the space environment and the technologies behind spacecraft and space missions.