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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    Courses Recommended courses for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

    For reasons I won't get into I was forced to leave school for the work force very early. I got my GED when I was 20 with a very high score, but now I'm trying to join the Canadian Military to take advantage of their University subsidy program. They do not classify the GED as a full grade 12...
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    Masters in aerospace engineering

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    Best foreign language for aerospace industry

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    Engineering Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

    Hi, I am a College (Sixth Form) student here in the UK aspiring to go into Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering but not quite sure which one to go into. As far as interest is concerned, I think I am leaning more toward Aerospace than Mechanical but I've heard that an Aerospace degree would...
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    Career Advice Needed (Aerospace)

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    Aerospace and/or Mechanical Engineer Degree

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    Cal Poly for Aerospace Engineering?

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    Aerospace Engineering: US Pre-U Course & Best Uni

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    Schools Aerospace Engineering University

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    Engineering Is Aerospace Engineering a good major to pursue?

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    Engineering Is Aerospace Engineering mostly contract jobs?

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    Programs Should I major in Aerospace engineering or Computer Science?

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    Aerospace Engineer or Mechanical Engineer?

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    Engineering Petroleum Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Aerospace Engineer?

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    MSc Aerospace Engineering in Cranfield UK

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    Engineering How stable is Aerospace Engineering? What about Mechanical Engineering?

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    Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering?

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    Engineering physics undergrad to Aerospace grad

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    Engineering I just finished my freshman year at UT majoring in aerospace engineering

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    Aerospace Engineering for Propulsion: Is It Worth It?

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    What is recommended for the field of AEROSPACE ENGINEERING?

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    Programs What are some tips for applying to PhD programs in Aerospace Engineering?

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    Engineering Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or Flying.

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    Aerospace Company Builds Flying Machine

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    ME for undergrad, Aerospace for grad?

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