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.
Trojans in Space
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Ten Years at USC Viterbi
The ASTE Department celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Buzz Aldrin’s Visit
Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin’s visit to the ASTE Department.
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SpaceNews
- Astronomers raise interference concerns from AST SpaceMobile satelliteA prototype satellite launched by AST SpaceMobile a year ago is at times one the brightest objects in the night sky, raising new concerns about its impact on astronomy. The post Astronomers raise interference concerns from AST SpaceMobile satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Air Force Research Lab awards design contracts for nuclear powered spacecraftIntuitive Machines, Lockheed Martin and Westinghouse Government Services won contracts from the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance technologies for nuclear powered space vehicles. The post Air Force Research Lab awards design contracts for nuclear powered spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews.
- FCC fines Dish Network for botched satellite de-orbitThe Federal Communications Commission has fined Dish Network $150,000 for failing to properly remove a satellite from geostationary orbit, the U.S. regulator said Oct. 2 in a first for its space debris enforcement action. The post FCC fines Dish Network for botched satellite de-orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
- China outlines Chang’e-8 resource utilization mission to the lunar south poleChina has laid out details of its planned Chang'e-8 mission to test in-situ resource utilization on the moon, while also opening the project to international cooperation. The post China outlines Chang’e-8 resource utilization mission to the lunar south pole appeared first on SpaceNews.
Nasa News
Learning Resources – NASA
- NASA Leaders Inspire Girls to Fly Toward STEM CareersBy Matina DouzenisNASA’s Kennedy Space Center Women at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida marked the 2023 Girls in Aviation Day by hosting a special visit. A flight of 131 girls, ages 12 to 18, landed at the world’s premier spaceport on Sept. 22, to spend the day learning from women in aerospace and aviation […]
- Students Walk in the Clouds at NASA Armstrong STEM EventMore than 500 local students, ranging from grades first to eighth, joined NASA and COSI (Center of Science and Industry) in a Learning Lunchbox event where they saw a demonstration of how clouds form, and had the opportunity to ask NASA experts questions. Taking place at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on […]
- NASA, NSF Collaborate to Strengthen Research CapabilitiesTen research investigators at nine academic institutions will advance their science and technology projects while contributing to NASA’s research priorities through an agency collaboration with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
- NASA, International Astronauts to Speak with Students in Two StatesStudents from North Carolina and Rhode Island will have separate opportunities next week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Viterbi News
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Faculty and Students Pay Tribute to Software Engineering Pioneer Barry Boehm
Boehm is remembered as a dedicated researcher and a “wonderful advisor”, who greatly shaped the life of his students and colleagues.
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DEN@Viterbi celebrates 50 years of high-impact distance learning
The progressive pedagogy of the pioneering distance learning program has changed the lives of graduate students worldwide.
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