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Best Aerospace Colleges: Comparing University Options

SeleneS
Aug 20, 2013 · Replies 6 · Aug 21, 2013

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Two Ducted Fans For More Thrust

rembrandtgos
Aug 9, 2013 · Replies 2 · Aug 9, 2013

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NASA Is the experiment to find water on mars by NASA is most idiotic one

sr241
Jul 28, 2013 · Replies 6 · Jul 29, 2013

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Maths requirements for aerospace engineering

lntz
Feb 28, 2013 · Replies 4 · Jul 24, 2013

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What Caused the Proton Rocket to Crash?

nsaspook
Jul 10, 2013 · Replies 6 · Jul 15, 2013

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How can Solar Thermal Rocket Engines revolutionize space exploration?

Enthalpy
Jul 1, 2013 · Replies 7 · Jul 11, 2013

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Copenhagen Suborbitals performs sea launch of guided rocket

Filip Larsen
Jun 21, 2013 · Replies 4 · Jul 3, 2013

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(aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering) my difficult decision

A-Z Engineer
Feb 25, 2011 · Replies 4 · Jun 22, 2013

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MEng in mechanical engineering then Doctorate in Aerospace

GBA13
Jun 17, 2013 · Replies 6 · Jun 21, 2013

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Can Aerospace Engineers Spare a Few Minutes for a Student Interview?

ArthurRC
Jun 19, 2013 · Replies 1 · Jun 19, 2013

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First F-35B Night Vertical Landing

jostpuur
Jun 18, 2013 · Replies 5 · Jun 18, 2013

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Need Help Designing a Linear Controller for Yaw Motion of a Hexacopter?

huntflex
Jun 5, 2013 · Replies 3 · Jun 17, 2013

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Career in aerospace engineering with a mechanical eng. background

Saketh#
Jun 6, 2013 · Replies 2 · Jun 6, 2013

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Is Private Sector Space Travel to Mars Really Feasible?

Monsterboy
May 28, 2013 · Replies 15 · Jun 4, 2013

Replies: 15

Mechanical Eng. Undergrad then Aerospace Eng. Graduate?

Jeff1741
Jun 3, 2013 · Replies 1 · Jun 3, 2013

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Thrust vs Horsepower: Comparing Engines

rollingstein
May 28, 2013 · Replies 4 · Jun 2, 2013

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Mars One to be unveiling the design of their martian habitats

BraneChild
May 17, 2013 · Replies 7 · May 26, 2013

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Aerospace Engineering Reading Material for a Newbie

PraAnan
Mar 28, 2013 · Replies 9 · May 24, 2013

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Could a Mars Moon Elevator System Revolutionize Space Travel?

ecurbnotrom
Apr 9, 2013 · Replies 1 · May 23, 2013

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NASA NASA editing their Technical Reports Server

tfr000
May 16, 2013 · Replies 3 · May 18, 2013

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Engineering challenges of urban wingsuit

whig4life
May 13, 2013 · Replies 10 · May 15, 2013

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What is slowest speed a commercial jet can travel?

Thecla
May 14, 2013 · Replies 3 · May 14, 2013

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Aerodynamics: bullets, footballs, arrows?

mrblint
Apr 28, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 29, 2013

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The Future of Air Travel: A Survey on Pilotless Planes and Passenger Perceptions

aero2040
Apr 20, 2013 · Replies 7 · Apr 27, 2013

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Poll

Possible manned mission to Mars?

BoxedCat
Apr 23, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 23, 2013

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Helicopter construction tips wanted

milesglev
Apr 22, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 22, 2013

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Why Do Astronauts Feel Weightless in Orbit?

Forge
Apr 8, 2013 · Replies 131 · Apr 22, 2013

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How many years until Ion Plasma thrusters are used on space ships?

TrevorRyan
Jun 17, 2012 · Replies 11 · Apr 9, 2013

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Do Boundary Conditions Limit Nozzle Exit Velocity?

Jonny6001
Apr 1, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 5, 2013

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Calculating the descent of a rocket landing

alphasection
Apr 3, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 4, 2013

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Are lunar landings without chemical rockets possible?

guss
Feb 8, 2013 · Replies 5 · Mar 27, 2013

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How does surface size affect wind pressure on a sail boat?

jacques dichi
Mar 15, 2013 · Replies 4 · Mar 23, 2013

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NASA NASA Rover Finds Conditions Once Suited for Ancient Life on Mars

Greg Bernhardt
Mar 12, 2013 · Replies 3 · Mar 19, 2013

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Liquid rocket gas generator question

spiveycool
Feb 14, 2013 · Replies 5 · Mar 6, 2013

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The hurdles that face a spacecraft during its launching

Cerdocyon
Mar 3, 2013 · Replies 6 · Mar 3, 2013

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Space Based Solar Power practical project

astralfx
Jan 31, 2013 · Replies 7 · Feb 25, 2013

Replies: 7

Wind Tunnel Design Question Re: Test Section and Diffuser/Fan Size

Ryan29
Jan 14, 2013 · Replies 30 · Feb 19, 2013

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How to use a fuel regulator and where to place it?

sgvaibhav
Oct 29, 2012 · Replies 5 · Feb 18, 2013

Replies: 5

Salary for an aerospace engineer

Bugsmasher_37
Feb 9, 2013 · Replies 5 · Feb 15, 2013

Replies: 5

Mach 6 at Low Altitude: Craft Skin, Booms & Visibility

chasrob
Nov 22, 2012 · Replies 57 · Feb 15, 2013

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What is the most fuel efficient Turbojet engine by pass ratio of A380?

UniverseAlien
Feb 12, 2013 · Replies 2 · Feb 14, 2013

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Determining the force and moment

karthik m
Feb 9, 2013 · Replies 8 · Feb 9, 2013

Replies: 8

Why does an asteriod burn up in the atmosphere but a space shuttle wont?

jaydnul
Feb 4, 2013 · Replies 18 · Feb 6, 2013

Replies: 18

How To Find The Drag and Lift Force?

mymachine
Feb 6, 2013 · Replies 8 · Feb 6, 2013

Replies: 8

How much rocket fuel is burned in the first mile/kilometer?

vjk2
Jan 25, 2013 · Replies 4 · Jan 31, 2013

Replies: 4

Calculate Reynolds Number for NACA 4412 Wing

solar.spectrum
Jan 23, 2013 · Replies 1 · Jan 24, 2013

Replies: 1

How do balloon-launched satellites even reach outer space?

Mr. Barracuda
Dec 11, 2012 · Replies 5 · Jan 21, 2013

Replies: 5

How much is the ideal rocket equation affected by air drag?

vjk2
Jan 18, 2013 · Replies 7 · Jan 20, 2013

Replies: 7

What is the best method of ornithopter flight?

xatz
Sep 6, 2011 · Replies 11 · Jan 18, 2013

Replies: 11

Exploring the Off-World Industry: My Journey Into Robotics and Space Studies

jeffmoor
Jan 8, 2013 · Replies 7 · Jan 17, 2013

Replies: 7

Space in plastic to fit a ball bearing?

Magnethos
Jan 13, 2013 · Replies 1 · Jan 17, 2013

Replies: 1

Questions for a High School Interview.

Landylan
Jan 15, 2013 · Replies 1 · Jan 15, 2013

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Metal Surface Repels Electric Charges - Applications?

sanman
Jan 8, 2013 · Replies 1 · Jan 8, 2013

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Can You Switch from Mechanical to Aerospace Engineering During Your Degree?

wallster
Jan 5, 2013 · Replies 2 · Jan 6, 2013

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Which school would you recommend for Master's at aerospace engineering?

Jongwon
Dec 15, 2012 · Replies 3 · Jan 5, 2013

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How do rocket engines account for backflow?

Mr. Barracuda
Dec 31, 2012 · Replies 4 · Jan 5, 2013

Replies: 4

Achieving VTOL with jet engine instead of rocket engine

Mr. Barracuda
Dec 31, 2012 · Replies 5 · Jan 4, 2013

Replies: 5

Bending and Torsional stiffness of Hat/Omega stringer

HawksOkeyoJr
Jan 3, 2013 · Replies 1 · Jan 4, 2013

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Energy required to reach Escape Velocity

mrxyz
Dec 31, 2012 · Replies 16 · Jan 1, 2013

Replies: 16

Rocket from troposphere - Why not?

mrxyz
Dec 31, 2012 · Replies 2 · Dec 31, 2012

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Cabin Altitude & Differential Pressure Equation?

PA32
Dec 30, 2012 · Replies 1 · Dec 31, 2012

Replies: 1

VBA Excel Functions for Compressible Flow. Houghton and Brock Tables

MechCaptain
Dec 25, 2012 · Replies 1 · Dec 27, 2012

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Proving the slingshot effect causes less speed for a space shuttle

Tommy1995
Dec 23, 2012 · Replies 3 · Dec 25, 2012

Replies: 3

Solar Energy in Space: Locomotion & Approaching Sun

geordief
Dec 21, 2012 · Replies 2 · Dec 25, 2012

Replies: 2

Boeing Will electric motors ever propel a 747?

Ryuk1990
Oct 8, 2012 · Replies 29 · Dec 25, 2012

Replies: 29

Understanding Pressure Generated By Flow Separation

koenigcochran
Dec 21, 2012 · Replies 7 · Dec 24, 2012

Replies: 7

What Forces Impact the Frame Joints of the MSL Sky Crane During Descent?

CitronBleu
Dec 14, 2012 · Replies 7 · Dec 17, 2012

Replies: 7

Nuclear Waste Disposal into Sun or outside Solar System?

osxraider
Dec 3, 2012 · Replies 26 · Dec 17, 2012

Replies: 26

Where should I get my Aerospace Engineering Degree

Raisintoe
Jun 27, 2012 · Replies 11 · Dec 15, 2012

Replies: 11

Boeing How Does Boeing's CHAMP Electromagnetic Pulse Weapon Work?

Naty1
Dec 13, 2012 · Replies 8 · Dec 14, 2012

Replies: 8

Passion for aviation, where to start? A high school student

AviationBoy
Dec 10, 2012 · Replies 1 · Dec 11, 2012

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Calculating Aircraft Lift Capacity: Understanding the Equation

AaronWeber
Aug 20, 2012 · Replies 4 · Dec 6, 2012

Replies: 4

Ramjet Ignition Airspeed: What You Need to Know

joaquinwalkin
Dec 2, 2012 · Replies 6 · Dec 3, 2012

Replies: 6

HELP ME - Lift equation for Helicopter Fan

iwannafly
Dec 2, 2012 · Replies 6 · Dec 3, 2012

Replies: 6

Wood vs aluminium stiffness. What doesn't add up?

Murmur79
Nov 28, 2012 · Replies 10 · Dec 1, 2012

Replies: 10

Physics Undergraduate Mechanical vs Aerospace Engineering

ngustilo
Nov 27, 2012 · Replies 3 · Dec 1, 2012

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What is the progress of the Sabre engine development for the Skylon spaceplane?

Ryan_m_b
Apr 27, 2012 · Replies 5 · Nov 29, 2012

Replies: 5

What is XFoil and How Does it Aid in Airfoil Design Research?

rm446
May 8, 2012 · Replies 15 · Nov 26, 2012

Replies: 15

What is the optimal design lift coefficient for a DeHavilland Twin Otter wing?

karlmartin
Sep 28, 2012 · Replies 10 · Nov 26, 2012

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Aerodynamic efficiency and static longitudinal stability

granbycools
Oct 12, 2012 · Replies 3 · Nov 26, 2012

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Is a vertical loop possible with a modern large airliner?

d3mm
Oct 6, 2012 · Replies 7 · Nov 26, 2012

Replies: 7

Propulsive Efficiency: Understanding Jet Engines

KleptoBear
Oct 13, 2012 · Replies 9 · Nov 26, 2012

Replies: 9

Total Pressure problem in a duct

physixlover
Jul 21, 2012 · Replies 8 · Nov 26, 2012

Replies: 8

System for use in case of emergency in aircraft.

shivakumar06
Nov 20, 2012 · Replies 4 · Nov 24, 2012

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Altitude change in straight flight

pbaumer
Nov 21, 2012 · Replies 6 · Nov 22, 2012

Replies: 6

Anisotropic heat diffusion in gas streams with shear?

Mike_In_Plano
Nov 17, 2012 · Replies 1 · Nov 19, 2012

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Mitigating Frost for Cooling 100+ kg of Air/sec to Subzero Temps

TheFerruccio
Apr 21, 2012 · Replies 3 · Nov 18, 2012

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Landing a Dirigible: How to Remain Independent of the Ground

GTeclips
Oct 13, 2012 · Replies 13 · Nov 17, 2012

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Two astronauts angular momentum unkown r

diego1404
Nov 14, 2012 · Replies 2 · Nov 14, 2012

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Can a Vacuum Balloon Really be Built Using Aramid Fabric and Carbon-Epoxy Truss?

SkepticJ
Oct 25, 2012 · Replies 10 · Nov 14, 2012

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Carbon Fiber or Fiberglass rope/ribbon?

geneiusxie
Oct 28, 2012 · Replies 1 · Nov 14, 2012

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Real-Life Aerospace Structure Buckling Example Needed

xzibition8612
Nov 12, 2012 · Replies 1 · Nov 13, 2012

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Helicopter UAV - Required Power

Gibsons77
Oct 29, 2012 · Replies 2 · Nov 13, 2012

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,CFD Simulation of Delta Wing: Questions & Guidance

rahman1019
Nov 7, 2012 · Replies 3 · Nov 9, 2012

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What Caused Felix Baumgartner's Radical Spinning During His Stratospheric Jump?

Ranger Mike
Oct 15, 2012 · Replies 5 · Nov 8, 2012

Replies: 5

Programming language for satellites?

Biosyn
Oct 28, 2012 · Replies 5 · Nov 7, 2012

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The theoretical max. speed in deep space

Faux Carnival
Nov 3, 2012 · Replies 3 · Nov 3, 2012

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I'm looking for some cold propulsion possibilities

ShaneGarcia7
Nov 2, 2012 · Replies 4 · Nov 3, 2012

Replies: 4

Why can't an aircraft maneuver like a bird?

horseguards
Oct 30, 2012 · Replies 8 · Oct 31, 2012

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Calculating Drag on a Weather Balloon at 4m/s

retang
Dec 10, 2010 · Replies 5 · Oct 27, 2012

Replies: 5

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Aerospace and Interstellar Engineering

Aerospace and Interstellar Engineering encompass the exploration and application of engineering principles in the realms of aviation and space, reaching from our atmosphere to the distant cosmos.

Aerospace engineering involves designing and developing aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles, with a focus on aerodynamics, propulsion, and materials. It plays a pivotal role in advancing aviation technology and space exploration. On the other hand, Interstellar Engineering delves into the challenges and possibilities of space travel beyond our solar system.

While still largely theoretical, interstellar engineering explores concepts like advanced propulsion systems, space habitats, and technologies that could potentially enable human exploration and settlement in other star systems. Both disciplines push the boundaries of human exploration, from the skies above Earth to the vast reaches of interstellar space.

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