Are aero engineering and Aerospace engineering the same?

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Aero engineering and aerospace engineering are often considered the same, with the primary distinction being the area of specialization. Aeronautics focuses on air vehicles, while astronautics pertains to space vehicles. The educational requirements for both fields are generally similar, leading to the conclusion that they are essentially the same discipline with different specializations.
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I am a little confused with these two, are aero engineering and Aerospace engineering the same?

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I would think so. Just look at the requirements of both and you'll see they're probably the same.
 
Yes they are the same. The only real "difference" is what you specialize in. Either Aeronautics (Air Vehicles) or Astronautics (Space Vehicles).
 
Ok thanks. I was a little confused with that.
 

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