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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Ten Years at USC Viterbi
The ASTE Department celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Buzz Aldrin’s Visit
Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin’s visit to the ASTE Department.
Industry News
SpaceNews
- UK’s Open Cosmos gets ESA funding for space weather constellationBritish small satellite startup Open Cosmos said May 27 it has secured European Space Agency funding to develop plans for a space weather monitoring constellation. The post UK’s Open Cosmos gets ESA funding for space weather constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
- The Philippines gives green light to StarlinkThe Philippines has approved plans that will see it become the first country in Southeast Asia to access SpaceX’s Starlink broadband services. The post The Philippines gives green light to Starlink appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Astroscale gets funds for 2024 debris-removal missionAstroscale has secured European Space Agency funding for a 2024 demo mission to remove what will likely be a OneWeb satellite. The post Astroscale gets funds for 2024 debris-removal mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
- China targets permanently shadowed regions at lunar south poleChina is looking to land spacecraft near permanently shadowed regions near the south pole of the moon to investigate the potential presence of resources trapped in craters. The post China targets permanently shadowed regions at lunar south pole appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA News
Education News
- NASA Administrator, Arizona Students to Hear from Station AstronautsStudents from Arizona will have an opportunity this week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
- NASA Administrator to Visit Florida Students, IndustryNASA Administrator Bill Nelson will speak to elementary school students about the future of space exploration Monday, May 9, and tour a lab working on robotic construction technologies Tuesday, May 10, during a trip to Florida.
- La NASA publica un Plan de acción para la equidad, para hacer el espacio más accesible a todosEn apoyo a las iniciativas de la administración Biden-Harris para fomentar la equidad racial en el gobierno federal, la NASA ha publicado su primer Plan de acción para la equidad.
- NASA Releases Equity Action Plan to Make Space More Accessible to AllIn support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to advance racial equity in the federal government, NASA has released its first-ever Equity Action Plan.
Viterbi News
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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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“The Best Educated Class In Our History”
At the 2022 commencement ceremony, undergraduates shared laughter, tears and hugs as they embark on a new journey
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Published on February 23rd, 2017
Last updated on March 30th, 2021