Astronautical Engineering
Astronautical Engineering encompasses the dynamic and cutting-edge fields of advanced science and space technology. Space engineers design, build and operate rockets and missiles, space launchers, communications and direct broadcasting satellites, space navigational systems, remote sensing and reconnaissance satellites, space vehicles for human spaceflight, and planetary probes.
There is no better academic major than Astronautical Engineering in which to obtain the education and to acquire the skills needed for space engineers.
ASTE Newsletter
Trojans in Space
Do you know how many Trojan astronauts were in space?
Tenth Anniversary
The ASTE Department celebrates their 10th anniversary.
Buzz Aldrin’s Visit
Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin’s visit to the ASTE Department in 2006.
Industry News
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- DARPA Selects Dynetics To Develop, Test “Gremlin” Air-Launched UAVsAerospace America reports that DARPA has selected a team led by Dynetics to develop and test...
- Space Symposium Attendees Comment On BridenstineAerospace America interviewed attendees of the Space Symposium about their thoughts...
- Southwest Engine Failure Causes “Rush For Ultrasound Inspections”Aerospace America reports that following a fatality aboard a Southwest Airlines flight caused by...
- US Air Force Seeks Quicker Deployment Of Missile Warning SatellitesAerospace America reports that US Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced a reorganization...
AIAA News
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- AIAA Statement on Senate Confirmation of NASA AdministratorAIAA congratulates Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine on being confirmed as the 13th NASA Administrator...
- AIAA Member Spotlight - April 2018For April 2018, the Institute turns its spotlight toward the Rocky Mountains, home of the Glenn L. Murphy Endowed Chair...
- April 2018 Momentum Now AvailableThe April 2018 edition of Momentum, AIAA's member eNewsletter, is now available.
- Indian Top Science Prize - Homi J Bhabha Gold Medal Conferred to AIAA Associate Fellow Dr Prakash Chand JainIndian Top Science Prize Homi J Bhabha Gold Medal Conferred to AIAA Associate Fellow Dr Prakash Chand Jain AIAA Associate Fellow Dr Prakash Chand
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Space News: On the verge of a space renaissance
After the recent signing of the Space Policy Directive by President Trump, Astronautical Engineering Lecturer Madhu Thangavelu believes “we are entering a renaissance era in human spaceflight”
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“One of the most powerful student-built engines in the world”
The student-led USC Liquid Propulsion Lab teams up with Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology to build and launch a liquid rocket
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