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.
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Industry News
SpaceNews
- As directed by Congress, Space Force to procure wideband communications satelliteThe U.S. Space Force will use funds that Congress added to the 2023 defense budget to buy WGS-12, a wideband communications satellite made by Boeing. The post As directed by Congress, Space Force to procure wideband communications satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
- NASA refining Artemis exploration architectureNASA is still working to refine an architecture for the next phases of its Artemis lunar exploration campaign which it now expects to roll out in April. The post NASA refining Artemis exploration architecture appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Space Force touts benefits of deploying military payloads on commercial satellitesThe Pathfinder 2 military transponder will give the U.S. access to communications services during the entire lifetime of Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus. The post Space Force touts benefits of deploying military payloads on commercial satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Spectrum strategy divides emerging direct-to-smartphone marketExecutives with plans to connect satellites directly to smartphones sparred at the SmallSat Symposium Feb. 7 over which spectrum strategy will lead to success in this emerging market. The post Spectrum strategy divides emerging direct-to-smartphone market appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA News
Education News
- NASA Solar System Ambassadors: Sharing the Science for 25 YearsVolunteers with the program, which is managed by JPL, share the latest updates from scientists and engineers working at the leading edge of NASA’s solar system exploration.
- Maryland Students, Navy Pilots to Hear from NASA Astronauts in SpacePilots from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland, and students across southern Maryland will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
- NASA Langley STEM Outreach Pays Dividends with Virginia Beach SchoolsStudents took part in a variety of activities with Langley subject matter experts related to landing humans on the Moon via the Artemis mission and modeling a spacecraft docking station.
- SOAR High School Student Wins NASA Armstrong ScholarshipThe NASA Armstrong Employee Exchange Council presented the 2022 John W. Russell Memorial Scholarship Award to Katelyn Perez.
Viterbi News
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Alumnus Makes Space Dreams Come True
Propulsion engineer Roderic Vanderscoff helps Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket reach orbit
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Azad Madni Receives NAE’s 2023 Gordon Prize
For second year in a row, a Trojan receives top award in engineering education
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Published on February 23rd, 2017
Last updated on February 1st, 2023