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
Astronautical Engineering @SC
ASTE Department History
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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- Pratt & Whitney F-35 Engine Completes TestingFlightGlobal reports that Pratt & Whitney has completed testing on “a full-scale powerplant for the...
- Continuing Coverage: FAA Authorizes UAV Use During Irma RecoveryFederal Computer Week reports that the FAA has issued “137 authorizations to local, state and...
- Cassini Spacecraft Consumed In Saturn’s Atmosphere, Ending 20-Year MissionThe AP reported that NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has “burned up in the skies over Saturn as planned”...
- United Technologies “Working To Resolve” Delays For Airbus EnginesReuters reports that United Technologies said Thursday that it is working to resolve the issues...
AIAA News
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- September 2017 Momentum Now AvailableSeptember 2017 edition of Momentum, AIAA's member eNewsletter, is now available.
- 2017 AIAA SPACE Forum in Orlando Canceled Due to Hurricane IrmaWith Hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida and the southeastern United States—AIAA recognizes...
- July-August 2017 Momentum Now AvailableThe July-August 2017 edition of Momentum, AIAA's member eNewsletter, is now available.
- AIAA Leadership Takes Part in NASA Langley Centennial SymposiumAIAA Leadership Takes Part in NASA Langley Centennial Symposium By Hannah Thoreson, AIAA social media coordinator 3 August 2017 Image From 12 to 14 July, a symposium was held
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Department of Astronautical Engineering Reaches Major Milestone
Since its establishment in 2004, this unique space engineering department has awarded more than 500 Master of Science degrees.
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IN MEMORIAM: Phillip Muntz, Emeritus Professor of Astronautics
Phillip Muntz, Emeritus Professor of Astronautics, passed away Aug. 1, 2017