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.
ASTE Newsletter
Trojans in Space
Do you know how many Trojan astronauts were in space?
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
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- Airbus Debuts New A320 Production Line With Increased AutomationReuters reports that Airbus “inaugurated a new production line” for its A320 jet with “robots...
- Lawmakers Criticize NASA Cost, Schedule OverrunsThe Hill reports that lawmakers at a congressional hearing Thursday “scolded NASA officials over a recent..
- EU Votes To Exclude Britain From Galileo Satellite ProgramThe Guardian (UK) reports that a majority of European Union (EU) member states have “turned...
- Pratt & Whitney Outlines Changes To F-35 Engine Upgrade PathAviation International News reports that Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has changed its “proposed...
AIAA News
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- AIAA Congratulates Winners of 2018 AIAA “Look Up!” AwardAIAA Congratulates Winners of 2018 AIAA “Look Up ” Award The AIAA “Look Up ” Award, presented by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, celebrates exceptional high school level research to encourage further study into aerospace.
- Paul Park Appointed as New Editor-in-Chief of Library of FlightAIAA President John Langford has formally appointed Paul Park as the new editor-in-chief...
- May 2018 Momentum Now AvailableThe May 2018 issue of Momentum, the AIAA member eNewsletter, is now live. Check out...
- AIAA to Recognize Technical Excellence At the 2018 AIAA AVIATION ForumAIAA is pleased to announce the winners of technical excellence awards to be presented during the...
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Astronaut to Join USC Faculty
Garrett Reisman, Director of Space Operations at SpaceX and former NASA astronaut joins USC’s Department of Astronautical Engineering
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Eureka! Eureka! The Class of 2018 Has Found It
After long nights that muddled into early mornings in SAL, CED, and Leavey, they’re ready to set sail
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