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Join expert discussion on aerospace and astronautics. Technology and industry concerned with aviation, space flight and space exploration. Plane, Shuttle and Rocket design, news and concepts. SpaceX, Blue Origin and NASA space agencies.

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Space propulsion breakthrough: new spacecraft ion engine tested

Jan 30, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jun 23, 2009

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What is going on with the UK aerospace sector.

Jun 18, 2009 · Replies 2 · Jun 19, 2009

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New spacecraft starts taking early universe data

Jun 15, 2009 · Replies 5 · Jun 18, 2009

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Bird strike / jet impact – solution concept plausibility question:

Jun 17, 2009 · Replies 1 · Jun 18, 2009

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Calculating reduction in static temperature and pressure

Jun 11, 2009 · Replies 2 · Jun 17, 2009

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House Panel Cuts Funds for NASA's Managed Space Exploration

Jun 11, 2009 · Replies 56 · Jun 13, 2009

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Selling Processed Data from NASA and Journal Sources

Jun 10, 2009 · Replies 21 · Jun 11, 2009

Replies: 21

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NASA Colbert wins NASA space station name contest

Mar 25, 2009 · Replies 25 · Jun 8, 2009

Replies: 25

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Shockwave-Boundary layer interaction

May 19, 2009 · Replies 9 · Jun 4, 2009

Replies: 9

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Designing Model Rockets for Maximum Altitude

May 25, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 31, 2009

Replies: 1

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Require help about CFD analysis of turbomachines

May 21, 2009 · Replies 4 · May 30, 2009

Replies: 4

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Help! Calibrating Rig for Moment Force

May 28, 2009 · Replies 4 · May 29, 2009

Replies: 4

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What made an Airbus rudder snap in mid-air?

Mar 13, 2005 · Replies 19 · May 28, 2009

Replies: 19

Views: 8K

Could people check this for me?

May 18, 2009 · Replies 7 · May 27, 2009

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Does Rocket Equation Change with Different Exhaust Velocities?

May 20, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2009

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NASA Is NASA's direction being reviewed for the future of space science?

May 9, 2009 · Replies 49 · May 25, 2009

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Finding Axial and Shear Loads in Stiffened Shear Panels: Step-by-Step Guide"

Apr 14, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 24, 2009

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NASA Heatabsorbing material from NASA

May 18, 2009 · Replies 5 · May 18, 2009

Replies: 5

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Aeronautical Engineering & Aircraft Accident Causes

Apr 28, 2009 · Replies 16 · May 17, 2009

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What is the minimum wind speed needed to get 'pop' from a Kitewing?

May 11, 2009 · Replies 9 · May 16, 2009

Replies: 9

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Requirements to major in Astronautical engineering.

May 13, 2009 · Replies 2 · May 13, 2009

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Material of Airfoils in Wind Tunnel Experiment

May 4, 2009 · Replies 27 · May 12, 2009

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What do these terms mean in aircraft modelling?

May 6, 2009 · Replies 8 · May 7, 2009

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Torque of a structure in zero G (space shuttle)

May 6, 2009 · Replies 4 · May 6, 2009

Replies: 4

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F1inSchool Challenge: Design a CO2-Powered F1 Car

May 4, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 4, 2009

Replies: 1

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I have several questions in in satellite,space research and spacecraft

Apr 7, 2009 · Replies 9 · May 1, 2009

Replies: 9

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Stagnation pressure for attached shock

Apr 7, 2009 · Replies 2 · May 1, 2009

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Top Senior Capstone Project Ideas for Aerospace Engineering Students

Apr 28, 2009 · Replies 2 · Apr 28, 2009

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Is the F-22 Really the Best Fighter Jet?

Apr 15, 2009 · Replies 10 · Apr 28, 2009

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Can magnetic propulsion be used for flight in Earth's atmosphere and in space?

Jun 27, 2008 · Replies 10 · Apr 27, 2009

Replies: 10

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How to calculate compressed air temperature and pressure

Feb 23, 2009 · Replies 2 · Apr 26, 2009

Replies: 2

Views: 22K

Can I Convert Turbulent Flow into Laminar Flow for a Cheaper Flow Hood?

Oct 5, 2008 · Replies 3 · Apr 25, 2009

Replies: 3

Views: 6K

Astronaut Edgar Mitchell: We are not alone

Apr 20, 2009 · Replies 2 · Apr 20, 2009

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[results]testing for microbial Contamination in jet fuel

Apr 16, 2009 · Replies 2 · Apr 17, 2009

Replies: 2

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Space Junk: Aging & Decomposition Rates

Apr 14, 2009 · Replies 4 · Apr 16, 2009

Replies: 4

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NASA Is a Human Mission to Mars Feasible in the Near Future?

Apr 5, 2009 · Replies 61 · Apr 9, 2009

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Re-writing aircraft equations of motion (attachment problem fixed)

Apr 7, 2009 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2009

Replies: 1

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Question about force/power/velocity

Mar 31, 2009 · Replies 11 · Apr 6, 2009

Replies: 11

Views: 5K

It's not air friction that heats space shuttle?

Mar 31, 2009 · Replies 1 · Mar 31, 2009

Replies: 1

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Space Shuttle Reentry: Laminar to Turbulent Air Flow

Mar 30, 2009 · Replies 0 · Mar 30, 2009

Replies: 0

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Improving Propulsion, Design/Aerodynamics, Power, Materials & Cost

Mar 21, 2009 · Replies 22 · Mar 29, 2009

Replies: 22

Views: 5K

What Are Winglets and How Do They Improve Aircraft Performance?

Mar 25, 2009 · Replies 6 · Mar 28, 2009

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

Helicopter tail rotor thrust requirement

Mar 27, 2009 · Replies 12 · Mar 27, 2009

Replies: 12

Views: 12K

Helicopter Equations: How to Calculate Lift, Dimensions & More

Mar 23, 2009 · Replies 14 · Mar 24, 2009

Replies: 14

Views: 18K

Why do Jet Engines Have a Compressor?

Oct 17, 2008 · Replies 26 · Mar 24, 2009

Replies: 26

Views: 19K

Testing methods of contaminated jet fuel

Mar 18, 2009 · Replies 4 · Mar 19, 2009

Replies: 4

Views: 5K

Can sudden expansion loss coefficients be summed?

Mar 10, 2009 · Replies 1 · Mar 19, 2009

Replies: 1

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What Is Jet Engine Inlet Distortion?

Mar 15, 2009 · Replies 7 · Mar 18, 2009

Replies: 7

Views: 9K

NASA Link to NASA TV and launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery

Mar 15, 2009 · Replies 11 · Mar 16, 2009

Replies: 11

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NASA Nasa's Kepler mission and planet X / Nibiru

Mar 14, 2009 · Replies 1 · Mar 14, 2009

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

High altitude aerodynamics and propultion

Feb 6, 2009 · Replies 18 · Mar 9, 2009

Replies: 18

Views: 10K

NASA NASA global warming satellite crashes after launch

Feb 24, 2009 · Replies 30 · Mar 6, 2009

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What Is the Exhaust Velocity of a Rocket Engine?

Feb 28, 2009 · Replies 9 · Mar 2, 2009

Replies: 9

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Interrupted air flow at fan inlet, resulting in fan stall

Feb 26, 2009 · Replies 2 · Feb 26, 2009

Replies: 2

Views: 8K

Jones "Moon Bricks" for Lunar Colonies

Jan 24, 2009 · Replies 1 · Feb 26, 2009

Replies: 1

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Guide to Supersonic Drag Increase in Nose Cones

Feb 19, 2009 · Replies 6 · Feb 24, 2009

Replies: 6

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How are these crafts engines protected from ingress of debris?

Feb 18, 2009 · Replies 9 · Feb 18, 2009

Replies: 9

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Preventing Jet Fuel Contamination: Helpful Tips and Resources

Feb 16, 2009 · Replies 10 · Feb 16, 2009

Replies: 10

Views: 11K

Boomerang , its wings and many engineering graphics

Feb 10, 2009 · Replies 1 · Feb 16, 2009

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Virgin Galactic Spaceships and Whitenight Mothership

Feb 6, 2009 · Replies 4 · Feb 7, 2009

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Can Helicopter Pilots Perform Dead-Stick Landings Through Autorotation?

Jan 19, 2009 · Replies 7 · Feb 6, 2009

Replies: 7

Views: 6K

Why aren't hybrids used more often in spaceflight?

Feb 1, 2009 · Replies 3 · Feb 3, 2009

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Verifying Mach 10+ Shocks in Shuttle Launch Exhaust

Feb 1, 2009 · Replies 10 · Feb 1, 2009

Replies: 10

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Strain Gauge Tutorial: Selection & Tradeoffs

Jan 25, 2009 · Replies 1 · Jan 29, 2009

Replies: 1

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NASA James Hansen’s Former NASA Supervisor Declares Himself a Skeptic

Jan 28, 2009 · Replies 66 · Jan 29, 2009

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Replies: 66

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Downward air resistance on helicopter

Jan 20, 2009 · Replies 45 · Jan 25, 2009

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Replies: 45

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Comparing Rockets and Missiles - What's the Difference?

Jan 9, 2009 · Replies 4 · Jan 10, 2009

Replies: 4

Views: 10K

Books/Info on Computer Science applied in Aerospace fields

Jan 6, 2009 · Replies 1 · Jan 6, 2009

Replies: 1

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Information about missile control surfaces.

Jan 1, 2009 · Replies 2 · Jan 5, 2009

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Can Sound Waves Create a Hoverboard?

Jan 1, 2009 · Replies 2 · Jan 3, 2009

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Maximizing Lift and L/D for Your Glider: The Perfect Wing and Airfoil Pairing?

Jan 3, 2009 · Replies 1 · Jan 3, 2009

Replies: 1

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What's the purpose of thrust balance in Turbo Fan Engine?

Dec 28, 2008 · Replies 1 · Dec 29, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 8K

Lift and Drag component question

Dec 26, 2008 · Replies 3 · Dec 26, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 6K

How Did Systems Engineering Shape the Space Shuttle's Design and Operation?

Dec 20, 2008 · Replies 1 · Dec 20, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 6K

Programming Fundamentals for Aerospace Engineers

Dec 19, 2008 · Replies 18 · Dec 19, 2008

Replies: 18

Views: 9K

NASA NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program

Dec 16, 2008 · Replies 0 · Dec 16, 2008

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Basic aerodynamics and mechanics

Sep 15, 2008 · Replies 4 · Dec 16, 2008

Replies: 4

Views: 8K

Drooped down wingtip or the drooped up wingtip better for an RC plane?

Dec 15, 2008 · Replies 8 · Dec 15, 2008

Replies: 8

Views: 6K

Can a Pipe Rocket be Made for a Water Rocket Model?

May 18, 2006 · Replies 7 · Dec 4, 2008

Replies: 7

Views: 15K

Where to Begin: Essential Intro Books for Aspiring Aerospace Engineers

Nov 25, 2008 · Replies 1 · Dec 1, 2008

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Does anyone have any liquid fuel rocket plans?

Sep 23, 2005 · Replies 21 · Nov 30, 2008

Replies: 21

Views: 10K

Can Lasers Ignite Fuel/Air Mixture?

Nov 11, 2008 · Replies 21 · Nov 29, 2008

Replies: 21

Views: 6K

Understanding the Differences between Aero and Auto Diesel Engines

Nov 28, 2008 · Replies 1 · Nov 28, 2008

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Ideas for Getting 5 People to 500,000 feet

Nov 8, 2008 · Replies 1 · Nov 28, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Questions about aerospace engineering

Nov 26, 2008 · Replies 1 · Nov 27, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Was the Discovery Space Shuttle UFO Transmission Real?

Nov 22, 2008 · Replies 1 · Nov 22, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Knowledge needed for the University

Nov 12, 2008 · Replies 4 · Nov 20, 2008

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Model Aircraft Design for High Lift

Nov 19, 2008 · Replies 5 · Nov 19, 2008

Replies: 5

Views: 11K

NASA BBC Story: Urine Recycling System for ISS - Odd Points Explored

Nov 18, 2008 · Replies 6 · Nov 18, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Mathematical Model of a Wind Tunnel Model

Oct 30, 2008 · Replies 1 · Nov 14, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Need help constructing a wind tunnel

Nov 8, 2008 · Replies 1 · Nov 12, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

The Anomalous Acceleration of the Pioneer Spacecrafts

Jul 4, 2008 · Replies 9 · Nov 11, 2008

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

Selecting the Right Radius for Pitot Static Tube Measurement in Circular Tubes

Nov 8, 2008 · Replies 7 · Nov 10, 2008

Replies: 7

Views: 14K

NASA Is Bureaucracy Killing NASA's Future?

Oct 28, 2008 · Replies 12 · Nov 9, 2008

Replies: 12

Views: 3K

Magnetic Bubble Could Protect Astronauts

Nov 5, 2008 · Replies 1 · Nov 6, 2008

Replies: 1

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Calculating Pressure Drop with Displacement Thickness

Nov 5, 2008 · Replies 1 · Nov 5, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

How Does Linear Algebra Propel Aerospace Engineering?

Nov 3, 2008 · Replies 1 · Nov 3, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 8K

Curve ball problem, the spin axis will change?

Oct 27, 2008 · Replies 12 · Nov 2, 2008

Replies: 12

Views: 5K

How Should the Root Region of a Small Wind Turbine Blade Be Designed?

Oct 27, 2008 · Replies 1 · Oct 28, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 9K

Difference between wind tunnel and real flight

Oct 20, 2008 · Replies 7 · Oct 25, 2008

Replies: 7

Views: 7K

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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