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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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
SpaceNews
- SpaceX ready for Starship suborbital flight as FAA begins new environmental studyAs SpaceX prepares for the first high-altitude test flight of its Starship reusable launch vehicle, the FAA is starting a new environmental review required for the company’s future launch vehicle plans. SpaceNews
- SpaceX sets new Falcon 9 reuse milestone on Starlink launchSpaceX set a new milestone in Falcon 9 reuse with the latest Starlink satellite launch Nov. 24 as the company seeks permission to deploy Starlink satellites into a new orbit. SpaceNews
- Traditional launch services may not suit the needs of the future Space ForceHow the Pentagon buys launch services in the future could change as the military considers using emerging technologies and services known as “space mobility and logistics.” SpaceNews
- Telesat and Loral to form Canadian public companyCanadian satellite fleet operator Telesat and Loral Space & Communications announced plans Nov. 24 to combine to form Telesat Corp., a Canadian public company, in a deal expected to close next year. SpaceNews
NASA News
Education News
- Take Flight with Latest NASA Space Crafts Activities on AeronauticsYou can craft and color a paper airplane of your own, as well as other NASA aviation innovations
- NASA Langley Wants Virtual-Inspired Art for 2021 Student Art ContestThe Art Contest submission period begins Dec. 1, 2020 and concludes on Dec. 31, 2020 at midnight EST.
- NASA to Provide Coverage of 71st International Astronautical CongressNASA will broadcast key events, including an Artemis program update, of the 71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which takes place virtually Monday, Oct. 12, through Wednesday, Oct. 14.
- NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station to Answer Questions from High School StudentsNASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, currently aboard the International Space Station, will answer questions posed by high school students from across the nation this week.
Viterbi News
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STARFISH: Space Exploration’s Newest Star
USC’s Space and Engineering Research Center looks to the star-shaped sea creature for their groundbreaking soft robotics project.
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Azad Madni Receives Prestigious Award from National Defense Industrial Association
Professor of astronautical engineering and director of the Systems Architecting and Engineering program receives individual recognition for his contributions to the systems engineering discipline.
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