What Career Options do I Have in Aeronautics (not Astronautics) ?

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Aeronautics focuses on the design, development, and operation of aircraft, including fixed-wing planes, helicopters, and gliders, emphasizing aerodynamics and the effects of air. In contrast, astronautics pertains to space flight and the technology associated with rockets and spacecraft, where air effects are negligible. Career options in aeronautics include roles in aerospace engineering, aircraft maintenance, and development, as well as research positions that explore aerodynamics and aircraft performance. The discussion also highlights the distinction between astronautical engineering, which deals with space systems, and space engineering, which encompasses satellite technology and related systems. Understanding these differences is crucial for anyone pursuing a career in the aerospace sector.
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What Career Options do I Have in Aeronautics (not Astronautics)!??

Its a frank question, I need answers.
I'm going to have an interview very soon in which I'll have to answer about my ambitions, my career, where I plan to study...everything. I plan on going into aeronautics for sure.
Any help will be appreciated ...please...!
 
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whats the difference between aeronautics and astronautics?
 


EternityMech said:
whats the difference between aeronautics and astronautics?

Aerospace engineering is divided into two parts- astronautical and aeronautical.

Astronautical is generally concentrated to space flight, that is rockets and such.

But, aeronautics is a wider topic. It involves research of fixed-wing aircrafts, heelicopters, gliders, etc. It also takes into account the aerodynamics and effect of the air around the airplane, whereas, in astonautics, you don't look into effects of air, as, there is no air in outer space.
 


thanks. and what's the difference between astronautical engineering and space engineering?
 
What Career Options do I Have in Aeronautics (not Astronautics)!??

Hi,Thank you for your query.Aeronautics and Aerospace engineering is one of the most challenging fields of engineering.This is the best engineering for aeronautics students who learns that how they maintained, how they constructed and develops.:approve:
 


EternityMech said:
thanks. and what's the difference between astronautical engineering and space engineering?

Space engineering encompasses space systems (satellites, remote sensing, communications, etc.) The things that you're spending millions of dollars getting into space on the things that astronautical engineers build. For instance:
http://www.eng.yorku.ca/ProspectiveStudents/Space/index.html

(That's the second hit from a Google search for "space engineering")
 
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