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
- Rocket Lab sees payoff from CAPSTONE launchThe successful launch of a NASA lunar cubesat mission was the culmination of two and a half years of work at Rocket Lab that, the company’s chief executive says, could enable “ridiculously low cost” planetary missions. The post Rocket Lab sees payoff from CAPSTONE launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Space Force acquisition chief to meet with ULA and Blue Origin, expects Vulcan to launch in DecemberFrank Calvelli said he wants to make sure Blue Origin and ULA understand 'the importance of hitting their milestones' for the BE-4 and Vulcan The post Space Force acquisition chief to meet with ULA and Blue Origin, expects Vulcan to launch in December appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Virgin Orbit ready for first night launchVirgin Orbit says it’s ready for a nighttime launch for the U.S. Space Force as it attempts to get into a more frequent rhythm of building and launching vehicles. The post Virgin Orbit ready for first night launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Ovzon needs to piggyback another Ariane 5 ride for late 2022 launchArianespace is looking to move Ovzon’s first satellite to another Ariane 5 after Eutelsat switched to a dedicated mission to launch sooner. The post Ovzon needs to piggyback another Ariane 5 ride for late 2022 launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA News
Education News
- VP Hosts NASA for Family STEM Event, Disney Pixar’s Lightyear ViewingVice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff hosted an evening of NASA STEM activities Friday at the Naval Observatory for military families and local students and their families, which included a special screening of Disney Pixar’s Lightyear.
- NASA Interns’ First Day at GoddardFrom working at home to a hybrid internship, Goddard welcomes the triumphant return of some students.
- NASA Administrator, STEM Partner Connect Orlando Children with ArtemisNASA Administrator Bill Nelson helped hand out food with an extra serving of STEM activities to children and families at New Beginnings Church – The Gathering Place in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, June 3.
- NASA Selects Minority-Serving Institution Proposals to Receive SupportThe awardees in the first MSI Space Accelerator have been announced after a competitive application process in which they were encouraged to think like startup businesses.
Viterbi News
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Parabolic Arc: Experts Say Urgent Action Required on Space Safety as Number of Satellites Soars and Orbital Debris Proliferates
David Barnhart was quoted in an article about recycling space debris
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When Will Space Flight Be As Safe as Air Flight?
USC Viterbi adjunct professor and rocket scientist, Michael Kezirian, makes a case for why advancing space safety measures advances space exploration.
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Published on February 23rd, 2017
Last updated on June 17th, 2022