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
Do you know how many Trojan astronauts were in space?
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.
Industry News
SpaceNews
- Airbus Ventures invests in Tokyo-based ispaceAirbus Ventures announced an investment Oct. 25 in ispace, the Toyko-based company preparing to send its first lander to the moon next year. SpaceNews
- IAI announces new small GEO satellite busIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed a small geostationary orbit communications satellite bus intended to provide a low-cost spacecraft with an advanced payload to customers that don’t require a larger satellite. SpaceNews
- Conference seeks to build interest in space among elected officialsAn international group of elected officials is using a conference this week to build awareness about the importance of space among other politicians. SpaceNews
- Op-ed | An Orbital Address for AllFor the sake of Earth and humanity, it’s time for private enterprise and governments to co-invest to expand human activity in low Earth orbit. SpaceNews
NASA News
Education News
- NASA Commits $28 Million to Underfunded US JurisdictionsNASA has awarded $28 million to fund the next five years of research infrastructure development across 28 jurisdictions.
- La NASA desafía a estudiantes a diseñar robots para excavar en la LunaLa NASA busca jóvenes ingenieros para ayudar a diseñar un concepto de robot para una misión de excavación en la Luna.
- NASA Challenges Students to Design Moon-Digging RobotsNASA seeks young engineers to help design a new robot concept for an excavation mission on the Moon.
- NASA Announces Winners of Deep Space Food ChallengeVariety, nutrition, and taste are some considerations when developing food for astronauts.
Viterbi News
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NASA JPL: On the Fast Track to Career in STEM
ASTE Master’s student Natalie Deo who is interning with the JPL team developing the Europa Clipper spacecraft, was featured.
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CBS News: SpaceX Launches the First All-Civilian Space Crew
CBS News featured Garrett Reisman SpaceX’s launch of the first all-civilian space crew on a three-day mission.
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