What is Aerospace: Definition and 538 Discussions

Aerospace is a term used to collectively refer to the atmosphere and outer space. Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial and military applications. Aerospace engineering consists of aeronautics and astronautics. Aerospace organizations research, design, manufacture, operate, or maintain aircraft and spacecraft.
The beginning of space and the ending of the air is considered as 100 km (62 mi) above the ground according to the physical explanation that the air pressure is too low for a lifting body to generate meaningful lift force without exceeding orbital velocity.

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  1. O

    Question about the turbine of a turbopump

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  2. F

    Schools Hoping to study Aerospace Engineering (RMIT vs Monash)

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    Engineering Mechanical engineering or Aerospace engineer

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  4. O

    Weird aerospace question to probably be corrected

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  5. R

    Engineering Masters in Physics enough for Aerospace Engineering?

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  6. Angelo Niforatos

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  7. F

    Other Possible tracks during Masters Aerospace Engineering?

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  8. Arceus74

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  10. M

    Programs Aerospace Engineering or Physics?

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  11. E

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  12. P

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  17. A

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  35. H

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  36. yeezyseason3

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  37. Aerodave

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  38. P

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  39. N

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  40. M

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  41. M

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  42. nikirock021

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  43. R

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  44. winx

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  45. Gjmdp

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  47. E

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  48. NUCLIDES

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  49. astrophysicskid

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  50. Aero_Arnendu

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