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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Ten Years at USC Viterbi
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Buzz Aldrin’s Visit
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Industry News
SpaceNews
- Space Force in discussions with industry on future market for space surveillance dataCompanies in the space domain awareness market are eager to work with the Space Force but need a clearer picture of future demand The post Space Force in discussions with industry on future market for space surveillance data appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Ball Aerospace wins $176 million contract to build and operate 10 satellites for Space Development AgencyThe Space Development Agency announced Oct. 4 it awarded Ball Aerospace a $176 million contract to build, operate and secure launch services for 10 experimental satellites. The post Ball Aerospace wins $176 million contract to build and operate 10 satellites for Space Development Agency appeared first on SpaceNews.
- AEI claims majority stake in York Space SystemsAE Industrial Partners announced plans Oct. 4 to acquire a majority stake in York Space Systems, a small satellite manufacturer and turnkey mission operator based in Denver. The post AEI claims majority stake in York Space Systems appeared first on SpaceNews.
- SpaceX to upgrade Cape Canaveral pad for crew and cargo missionsAs SpaceX prepares to launch a new crew to the International Space Station from one pad at the Kennedy Space Center, it is starting work to upgrade another pad at Cape Canaveral as a backup. The post SpaceX to upgrade Cape Canaveral pad for crew and cargo missions appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA News
Education News
- NASA Langley STEM Outreach Pays Dividends with Virginia Beach SchoolsStudents took part in a variety of activities with Langley subject matter experts related to landing humans on the Moon via the Artemis mission and modeling a spacecraft docking station.
- SOAR High School Student Wins NASA Armstrong ScholarshipThe NASA Armstrong Employee Exchange Council presented the 2022 John W. Russell Memorial Scholarship Award to Katelyn Perez.
- NASA Langley Welcomes Virginia Teachers as Part of 2022 MODSIM ProgramNearly a dozen middle- and high-school math educators from across Virginia spent June 23 at Langley - a culminating experience after a year of virtual online work in these areas using online sessions in Microsoft TEAMS, digital badges and other webinars.
- NASA Interns’ First Day at GoddardFrom working at home to a hybrid internship, Goddard welcomes the triumphant return of some students.
Viterbi News
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Have You Ever Played Piano in Zero Gravity? Jose Ferreira Has.
USC Viterbi Ph.D. student takes music to new heights, combining his love of space with the arts
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Artificial Intelligence in Space – USC’s Information Sciences Institute is on a Mission
Astronaut Danny Olivas joins ISI’s Visual Intelligence and Multimedia Analytics Laboratory (VIMAL) to look for ways to use AI in space.
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Published on February 23rd, 2017
Last updated on October 3rd, 2022