USC Viterbi Department of Astronautical Engineering
Astronautical Engineering at USC Viterbi
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.
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USC Engineers to Present 32 Papers in Robotics: From Safer Autonomous Navigation and Dexterous Manipulation to VLMs and AI-Driven Learning for Robots
Professor Azad Madni is one of 56 highly accomplished engineers from around the world selected as 2026 Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
From 35 countries and equipped with the skills to advance their chosen field of engineering, the Viterbi Class of 2026 gathered to celebrate degrees earned across oceans, languages, and cultures.
More than 3,500 engineering students gathered at the Galen Center on May 15 to celebrate the USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s Class of 2026 master’s commencement ceremonies, marked by keynote addresses.
The Class of 2026 gathered at Bovard Auditorium to celebrate years of research, discovery and impact.