Shattered DreamsOr Why Elon Musk Isn't Taking Us To Mars

The 'Shattered Dreams: Or Why Elon Musk Isn't Taking Us To Mars' course, offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, critically examines the realities behind interstellar colonization promises within our current technological landscape.

This General Studies course provides a thought-provoking analysis of space exploration narratives versus scientific and economic feasibility, challenging conventional assumptions about humanity's near-future expansion beyond Earth.

Students will engage with interdisciplinary perspectives on aerospace engineering challenges, resource limitations, and the socioeconomic factors influencing space exploration timelines.