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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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Hybrid Combustion-Nuclear Electric Rocket

sanman
May 25, 2015 · Replies 5 · Jan 21, 2016

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Why is flow unsymmetric over a delta wing?

Algren
Jan 13, 2016 · Replies 18 · Jan 20, 2016

Replies: 18

SpaceX SpaceX: First stage landed Satellites in orbit

mfb
Dec 21, 2015 · Replies 131 · Jan 19, 2016

5

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Fokker 100 Brake Disc Actuator Main Landing Gear

Sem ten Wolde
Jan 15, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jan 16, 2016

Replies: 1

Determining the acceleration of an aircraft

GeForce7
Nov 21, 2015 · Replies 46 · Jan 15, 2016

2

Replies: 46

Can Isopropyl Alcohol Be Used as Fuel for Rocket Engines?

yrjosmiel73
Jan 7, 2016 · Replies 22 · Jan 11, 2016

Replies: 22

General relationship between gravity and rocket design.

mrspeedybob
Jan 2, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jan 2, 2016

Replies: 4

SpaceX Can SpaceX Successfully Revolutionize Transportation with the Hyperloop?

eprparadox
Jun 16, 2015 · Replies 11 · Dec 21, 2015

Replies: 11

NASA Did NASA Find a Lightsaber in Space?

dlgoff
Dec 17, 2015 · Replies 1 · Dec 18, 2015

Replies: 1

Unmediated propulsion, at all possible?

24forChromium
Dec 9, 2015 · Replies 27 · Dec 15, 2015

Replies: 27

Generating power with a propeller

rkum99
Nov 8, 2015 · Replies 12 · Dec 13, 2015

Replies: 12

Why did the B52 outlast the B47 in the U.S. fleet?

anorlunda
Dec 8, 2015 · Replies 11 · Dec 8, 2015

Replies: 11

Designing F1 Car w/ Duke 390 Engine: Sprocket Dimensions

racool
Dec 8, 2015 · Replies 1 · Dec 8, 2015

Replies: 1

Seeking information on aerospace engineering

emma begley
Dec 3, 2015 · Replies 1 · Dec 3, 2015

Replies: 1

Which choice should be used for a hollow rectangular bar in MIL-HDBK-5J?

enotyphoon
Nov 26, 2015 · Replies 2 · Nov 27, 2015

Replies: 2

Blue Origin Blue origin:Historic rocket landing

Monsterboy
Nov 25, 2015 · Replies 1 · Nov 25, 2015

Replies: 1

What are the problems on human powered aircraft?

vishnu2315
Aug 6, 2015 · Replies 23 · Nov 21, 2015

Replies: 23

Why Does Bernoulli's Equation Apply to Wind Tunnels?

oshep
Nov 9, 2015 · Replies 2 · Nov 9, 2015

Replies: 2

Can an airplane fly without wings?

David Lewis
Nov 5, 2015 · Replies 5 · Nov 7, 2015

Replies: 5

Compression Nozzles on Model Rockets

Gbl911
Nov 3, 2015 · Replies 14 · Nov 6, 2015

Replies: 14

NASA NASA to make next Mars announcement today

DaveC426913
Nov 5, 2015 · Replies 3 · Nov 5, 2015

Replies: 3

Airfoil question about camber and thickness

Fawzi Da
Nov 4, 2015 · Replies 5 · Nov 5, 2015

Replies: 5

Designing a Space Capsule for ISS to Earth transits

vamsinaruto
Nov 5, 2015 · Replies 1 · Nov 5, 2015

Replies: 1

NASA NASA to Announce Mars Mystery Liquid water today

mfb
Sep 25, 2015 · Replies 64 · Oct 30, 2015

3

Replies: 64

Prevent Flow Separation | Impact on Drag & Efficiency of Cars & Wings

dtms1
Oct 6, 2013 · Replies 8 · Oct 23, 2015

Replies: 8

Why are astronauts placed horizontally when taking off?

RohanTalkad
Oct 21, 2015 · Replies 6 · Oct 21, 2015

Replies: 6

Can a Wingless Plane Achieve Lift?

Stanley514
Sep 16, 2014 · Replies 43 · Oct 19, 2015

2

Replies: 43

Horizontal flight without wings

brenan
Feb 8, 2013 · Replies 18 · Oct 19, 2015

Replies: 18

Concerning the Airfoil of Variable Pitch propellers

Jarfi
Oct 12, 2015 · Replies 2 · Oct 14, 2015

Replies: 2

What is the characteristics of the flow in Hot-water rockets

Basimalasi
Oct 8, 2015 · Replies 2 · Oct 8, 2015

Replies: 2

Boron-Aluminum materials for aircraft use

heartofcourage
Oct 7, 2015 · Replies 1 · Oct 8, 2015

Replies: 1

Compressed Air Reverse Thruster

timmyJACK
Oct 2, 2015 · Replies 9 · Oct 6, 2015

Replies: 9

Is My Idea for a Small Ion-Engine Satellite Feasible and Original?

Zamot40
Sep 27, 2015 · Replies 10 · Oct 3, 2015

Replies: 10

Revolutionizing Aviation: Faster Takeoff and Landing Technology Explained

physior
Jan 6, 2015 · Replies 67 · Sep 30, 2015

3

Replies: 67

Master thesis in Aerospace System Eng

Payam30
Sep 22, 2015 · Replies 7 · Sep 25, 2015

Replies: 7

NASA New Pluto images from NASA's New Horizons

PF_SpaceNews
Sep 20, 2015 · Replies 3 · Sep 21, 2015

Replies: 3

How Does Atmospheric Pressure Impact Rocket Nozzle Design and Performance?

DaveC426913
Sep 16, 2015 · Replies 8 · Sep 17, 2015

Replies: 8

Why does the total temperature not change in adiabatic flow?

obad
May 8, 2015 · Replies 11 · Sep 11, 2015

Replies: 11

Can a Toy Helicopter Be Programmed for Automatic Hovering?

Maor_M
Aug 30, 2015 · Replies 9 · Aug 31, 2015

Replies: 9

NASA What can we learn from a year-long Mars isolation experiment in Hawaii?

Dr.Physics
Aug 23, 2015 · Replies 5 · Aug 30, 2015

Replies: 5

The stronger the headwind the faster the plane flies?

simplex1
Aug 28, 2015 · Replies 15 · Aug 29, 2015

Replies: 15

Is there a limit on rocket engine exhaust velocity?

tdp2010
Aug 5, 2015 · Replies 16 · Aug 21, 2015

Replies: 16

A single stage vehicle all the way to orbit

Monsterboy
Aug 5, 2015 · Replies 12 · Aug 21, 2015

Replies: 12

Designing a Spaceframe Chassis: What Forces Should You Consider?

car_door
Jul 16, 2015 · Replies 6 · Aug 19, 2015

Replies: 6

Calculation of the exhaust velocity of a Hot Water Rocket

Basimalasi
Aug 18, 2015 · Replies 1 · Aug 18, 2015

Replies: 1

Can hydrogen and helium be used as an energy source for spacecraft?

Marian246
Aug 14, 2015 · Replies 4 · Aug 14, 2015

Replies: 4

Need help deriving drag equation....

thelakeshow22
Aug 12, 2015 · Replies 1 · Aug 12, 2015

Replies: 1

Helicopter Airflow: Why Not Use Control Surfaces Below Rotor?

vishnu2315
Aug 6, 2015 · Replies 2 · Aug 6, 2015

Replies: 2

GNS/INS (Inertial Navigation System) integration

ramesses
Aug 3, 2015 · Replies 6 · Aug 6, 2015

Replies: 6

High Altitude Balloon Internal Pressure Calculation?

Darryl HEdges
Aug 5, 2015 · Replies 1 · Aug 5, 2015

Replies: 1

NASA New Earth-sister Kepler 452b announced by NASA

DaveC426913
Jul 23, 2015 · Replies 63 · Jul 31, 2015

3

Replies: 63

Thermal Management Question in Spacecraft

Tanzim Kawnine
Jul 28, 2015 · Replies 1 · Jul 28, 2015

Replies: 1

Innovative Aerospace Engineering Projects on a Budget

Sai Nandyala
Jul 26, 2015 · Replies 1 · Jul 26, 2015

Replies: 1

Can We Combine Solar Sails and Ion Thrusters for Faster Space Travel?

GiantSheeps
Jul 3, 2015 · Replies 3 · Jul 11, 2015

Replies: 3

Current issues faced by the aerospace industry

vktsn0303
May 3, 2015 · Replies 5 · Jul 11, 2015

Replies: 5

SpaceX Will SpaceX Successfully Land a Rocket on a Boat?

GiantSheeps
Jan 5, 2015 · Replies 35 · Jun 30, 2015

2

Replies: 35

What is the purpose of ignition in a rocket combustion chamber?

snookrun
Jun 17, 2015 · Replies 3 · Jun 20, 2015

Replies: 3

Calculating drag coefficient for complex shape

tswanson4444
Jun 5, 2015 · Replies 1 · Jun 5, 2015

Replies: 1

Can a Model Rocket reach space?

Gbl911
Feb 4, 2015 · Replies 19 · Jun 3, 2015

Replies: 19

VASIMR Rocket can take you to Mars in 39 days

PWiz
Apr 8, 2015 · Replies 45 · May 30, 2015

2

Replies: 45

Linear algebra and applications to aerospace

Istruggle
Apr 14, 2015 · Replies 8 · May 11, 2015

Replies: 8

Launching spacecraft with ramps?

yrjosmiel73
May 10, 2015 · Replies 2 · May 10, 2015

Replies: 2

Water/land detection/differentiation from a quadcopter

lostminty
May 8, 2015 · Replies 7 · May 8, 2015

Replies: 7

Searching for a 3D Wind Tunnel App: PC-Compatible?

stedwards
May 6, 2015 · Replies 2 · May 7, 2015

Replies: 2

NASA An idea for a Pu-238 replacement for NASA space missions

Evanish
Mar 1, 2015 · Replies 17 · May 6, 2015

Replies: 17

NASA Didn't NASA find worms on Mars ?

JoelN
May 6, 2015 · Replies 4 · May 6, 2015

Replies: 4

How can a paper plane without a tail surface still fly stably?

Jon Steensen
Apr 28, 2015 · Replies 4 · Apr 30, 2015

Replies: 4

Sprockets+Roller chain+Rotation >Linear oscillation; how?

Alex Mercer
Apr 28, 2015 · Replies 5 · Apr 30, 2015

Replies: 5

Would this be possible in a Rocket Engine combustion chamber

strk
Apr 29, 2015 · Replies 4 · Apr 30, 2015

Replies: 4

Can H/He Mixtures Safely Power Lighter-Than-Air Crafts?

DaveC426913
Apr 26, 2015 · Replies 9 · Apr 29, 2015

Replies: 9

NASA NASA Movie of trip through star cluster

Jimster41
Apr 27, 2015 · Replies 2 · Apr 27, 2015

Replies: 2

NASA Interest thread: Nasa warps space time

Puma
Apr 24, 2015 · Replies 3 · Apr 24, 2015

Replies: 3

How bright is the future of Maglev Cars?

Vanstorm9
Jun 17, 2013 · Replies 19 · Apr 12, 2015

Replies: 19

Quadcopter or drone robots designing

rajrocks
Apr 4, 2015 · Replies 5 · Apr 12, 2015

Replies: 5

Space shuttle thermal protection tiles

mattyboson12
Apr 4, 2015 · Replies 2 · Apr 4, 2015

Replies: 2

Aerodynamics -- pitching to find additional aerodynamic resistance

shott92
Mar 29, 2015 · Replies 4 · Mar 29, 2015

Replies: 4

How can I use 2D airfoil data for calculations in my RC helicopter project?

Tsheten Dorjee
Mar 26, 2015 · Replies 1 · Mar 26, 2015

Replies: 1

The 1904 plane of the Wright Brothers a bit strange

simplex1
Mar 15, 2015 · Replies 30 · Mar 23, 2015

2

Replies: 30

Why are we not seeing more variable-pitch quadcopters?

Jarfi
Mar 19, 2015 · Replies 2 · Mar 22, 2015

Replies: 2

Thickness of materials in space?

Physt
Mar 21, 2015 · Replies 3 · Mar 21, 2015

Replies: 3

Is propeller pitch more related to RPM than aircraft speed?

Jarfi
Mar 18, 2015 · Replies 1 · Mar 18, 2015

Replies: 1

Ferrite Rod Geometry for Magnetorquer Design

inversquare
Mar 7, 2015 · Replies 2 · Mar 8, 2015

Replies: 2

Horsepower needed to lift 600 lb load, w/8 motors

mootz
Mar 3, 2015 · Replies 2 · Mar 4, 2015

Replies: 2

Why Aren't All Space Rockets More Efficient?

AkiAkane1973
Mar 2, 2015 · Replies 2 · Mar 3, 2015

Replies: 2

Question about Space shuttle escaping Earth

lukestar
Feb 8, 2015 · Replies 29 · Mar 3, 2015

Replies: 29

Why buy new model rocket engines?

BonesSheppard
Feb 28, 2015 · Replies 6 · Mar 1, 2015

Replies: 6

Can we achieve practical personal flight with current options?

hyteck9
Jan 16, 2015 · Replies 59 · Feb 24, 2015

2

Replies: 59

NASA NASA: We're sending humans to Mars

Greg Bernhardt
Dec 2, 2014 · Replies 116 · Feb 21, 2015

4

Replies: 116

NASA Rock ignites at 45,000mph over PA, NASA video, why flare up?

Spinnor
Feb 18, 2015 · Replies 11 · Feb 20, 2015

Replies: 11

NASA NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, 5 year video

OmCheeto
Feb 16, 2015 · Replies 6 · Feb 17, 2015

Replies: 6

How small could a pusher-plate spacecraft be built?

Arising_uk
Feb 3, 2015 · Replies 5 · Feb 16, 2015

Replies: 5

Drag and Lift Sensors for a Subsonic Wind Tunnel

PorridgeAlmanac
Feb 9, 2015 · Replies 2 · Feb 15, 2015

Replies: 2

NASA New Horizons NASA's mission to pluto

Mad scientist
Feb 13, 2015 · Replies 2 · Feb 13, 2015

Replies: 2

Hyperloop - essentially new transport

Alexey
Aug 2, 2013 · Replies 28 · Feb 13, 2015

Replies: 28

Why Does the Induction Factor Peak in the Downwind Part of VAWT Modeling?

Kelju Ivan
Jul 20, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 12, 2015

Replies: 1

What are all the currently known nosecone/ogive geometries?

Pejeu
Jan 28, 2015 · Replies 1 · Jan 28, 2015

Replies: 1

NASA My Friend thinks the moon landing was faked by NASA

Chumbuster109
Jan 26, 2015 · Replies 2 · Jan 26, 2015

Replies: 2

Model Rocket Help: Achieve a Glide for Contest

Eliott b 12
Jan 18, 2015 · Replies 18 · Jan 24, 2015

Replies: 18

Lifing in Aviation: Definition & Meaning

Bandersnatch
Jan 21, 2015 · Replies 11 · Jan 23, 2015

Replies: 11

SpaceX Is SpaceX A Viable Option in Space Exploration?

Tsubaki
Jan 19, 2015 · Replies 18 · Jan 22, 2015

Replies: 18

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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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