Paper topics ranged from the development of robots for maintenance tasks in space, to tackling the problem of space debris, to exploring new concepts for energy-efficient, low-cost space missions.

Relativity Space infrastructure engineer credits USC Viterbi master’s program in Emerging Technologies in Construction with aiding new career in space engineering.

USC AME and ASTE students participated in the AIAA Region VI Student Conference at the University of California, Irvine, March 29-30.

Ryan Park, adjunct professor of astronautical engineering, has been awarded the 2025 Judith A. Resnik Space Award for his important contributions to the study of gravity and planetary science.

The academic program and its record-breaking student-run USC Rocket Propulsion Lab are celebrating 20 years of advancing space exploration through stellar research and teaching.

Mike Gruntman was interviewed about SpaceX’s Fram2 mission which overcame challenges such as increased radiation exposure and the lack of Earth’s rotational boost.

Garrett Reisman was interviewed by CNN, NBC, and ABC about the SpaceX launch.

A report on a research project conducted by Professor Joseph Wang (USC) and Professor Chen Cui (University of Virginia)

Garrett Reisman was interviewed about the potential for Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.

This profile story details the history of RPL, includes mention alumni space startups as well as SERC as part of the USC Viterbi space ecosystem.