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
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
SpaceNews.com
- Maxar studies Legion spacecraft for NOAA weather missionUnder a new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration six-month study contract, Maxar Technologies will explore the application of its WorldView Legion constellation to weather observation from low Earth orbit. SpaceNews.com
- BlackSky launching two satellites on June Starlink missionAfter the SpaceX rideshare, BlackSky has another four satellites booked to launch on India’s new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle this year, though delays with that program have made a launch date unclear, Merski said. SpaceNews.com
- Virgin Orbit moving ahead with U.K. launch plansVirgin Orbit and the British government are continuing efforts to begin flights of the company’s air-launch system from an English airport by early 2022 despite challenges on both sides of the Atlantic. SpaceNews.com
- Op-ed | To deter attacks on satellites, U.S. needs a strategy to identify bad actorsA trusted attribution process underpins a credible deterrence strategy. SpaceNews.com
NASA News
Education News
- NASA Invites Public to Be Its Guests to Celebrate Historic ‘Launch America’NASA is inviting the public to help celebrate a historic milestone in human spaceflight as it prepares for #LaunchAmerica – the first flight into orbit of American astronauts on American rockets from American soil since the end of the space shuttle era in 2011.
- NASA Funds Artemis Student Challenges to Inspire Space ExplorationNASA will award nearly $2.4 million to universities as part of the Artemis Student Challenges, a bold new initiative to inspire the next generation – the Artemis Generation.
- Educators to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space StationEducators from across the nation will have an opportunity next week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
- NASA Interns to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space StationStudents participating in NASA internships will have an opportunity next week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
Viterbi News
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SpaceX Makes History & Along With It, Continues the Trojans’ Legacy in Space
Contributions of USC Viterbi students, researchers and alumni to the groundbreaking next chapter of space travel
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USC Viterbi magazine: SpaceX Made History Today. Meet Some of the Trojan Engineers Behind That History.
USC Viterbi magazine article: SpaceX “employs more engineers from USC Viterbi than from any other school.”
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