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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SpaceNews
- House appropriators partially restore funding for planetary defense missionHouse appropriators partially restored funding for a planetary defense mission as part of a spending bill while also raising concerns about NASA’s closure of an airborne observatory and plans to return samples from Mars. The post House appropriators partially restore funding for planetary defense mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Axiom and Collins only bidders for NASA spacesuit contractsThe two companies NASA selected earlier this month to develop spacesuits for the International Space Station and Artemis lunar missions were the only companies to bid on the project, according to agency procurement documents. The post Axiom and Collins only bidders for NASA spacesuit contracts appeared first on SpaceNews.
- U.K. government announces new space sustainability measuresThe British government announced a series of measures June 23, from regulations to funding active debris removal projects, intended to make the country a leader in space sustainability. The post U.K. government announces new space sustainability measures appeared first on SpaceNews.
- New head of Space Force acquisitions looks to get back to basicsFrank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, told SpaceNews one of his priorities is to impose discipline in procurement programs The post New head of Space Force acquisitions looks to get back to basics appeared first on SpaceNews.
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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