# WhyCosmos

> WhyCosmos is an online space-education platform offering live, instructor-led
> courses in astronomy, aeronautics, and space engineering for children aged 8
> and above. Classes run as small live online cohorts; every session is recorded
> so enrolled learners can revisit it.

## About

- Audience: children aged 8 and above. No prior knowledge required.
- Format: live online classes in small groups led by qualified teachers; sessions are recorded for revision.
- Subjects: astronomy, aeronautics and rocket science, satellite/space engineering, and foundational physics.
- Pricing: per-course, billed once (no recurring subscription). Schools can enrol cohorts at a per-student rate — contact contact@whycosmos.com.
- Contact: contact@whycosmos.com

## Key pages

- [Courses](https://www.whycosmos.com/courses/): full catalogue of live courses.
- [Enrol](https://www.whycosmos.com/enroll/): enrolment.
- [About](https://www.whycosmos.com/about/): mission and team.
- [Why WhyCosmos](https://www.whycosmos.com/why-whycosmos/): the trust case — instructors, the live teaching model, and the privacy stance, in one place.
- [Instructors](https://www.whycosmos.com/instructors/): who teaches — graduate-qualified instructors in astronomy, aeronautics and space engineering.
- [For parents](https://www.whycosmos.com/for-parents/): parent questions on safety, value, screen time and prerequisites, answered.
- [FAQ](https://www.whycosmos.com/faq/): courses, technical requirements, payment, refunds, privacy.
- [Contact](https://www.whycosmos.com/contact/): get in touch.
- [Blog](https://www.whycosmos.com/blog/): space-education articles and guides for parents and young learners.
- [Space Glossary](https://www.whycosmos.com/glossary/): plain-language definitions of space terms, missions, agencies, and concepts.

## Courses

- Astronomy 101: Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood
- Astronomy 103: Space Missions and Exploration
- Astronomy 201: Journey Beyond Our Solar System
- Astronomy 202: Advanced Observational Astronomy
- Astronomy 203: Cosmology and the Universe
- Astronomy 206: Astrobiology and the Search for Life
- Aeronautics 101: Principles of Flight
- Aeronautics 201: Advanced Flight Mechanics
- Satellite Making 101
- Satellite Making 201

The live catalogue (current cohorts, schedules, and pricing) is at https://www.whycosmos.com/courses/.