Discover the role of Python in space exploration

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Student
Data Scientist
Azure

This learning path introduces you to the world of Python. But the goal is not to learn Python, the goal is to understand how Python plays a role in the innovative solutions that NASA creates. Through the lens of space discovery, this learning path could ignite a passion to persistently learn, discover, and create so that you too can one day help us all understand a little more about the world beyond our Earth.

Through these modules, you will:

  • Learn core programming concepts and apply them to real-life NASA problems
  • Gain knowledge about cutting-edge technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence
  • See actual NASA employees talk about their job and give advice
  • Learn how to install the tools needed for local programming

Tip

This learning path is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start the first module to see how you can follow along!

Prerequisites

None

Modules in this learning path

Get an introduction to the types of space exploration problems that Python and data science can influence.

Learn about what coding is and install tools to help you code.

Learn the basics of Python using interactive Notebooks.

Learn more advanced topics of Python using interactive Notebooks.

Use Python to make a simple program to count the number of each type of space rock.