Thermodynamics engineers apply principles of energy, work, temperature, and heat to design and develop aircraft, spacecraft, and engines, working across various fields like aerospace, mechanical, and ...

Scientists are exploring a new class of origami structures that could help design and build different shapes for use in space. These structures are expected to be even more compact and reliable.

A hackathon challenged aerospace students to develop a detailed digital system model for a robotic assistant for astronauts on the Moon A hackathon challenged aerospace students to develop a detailed ...

There is huge promise in AI to transform spacecraft design. From near real-time performance calculations that enable broader design space exploration, to generative algorithms using mission ...

Abstract: Our future in space involves miniaturized satellites for low-cost and rapid access to space, autonomously navigating spacecraft, on-orbit servicing for sustainability, in-space assembly of ...

With the continuous advancement of space exploration, Lunar, Mars, and space missions have become central drivers of innovation in aerospace engineering and mission systems. In recent years, major ...

Electrical power system (EPS) designs for NASA’s spacecraft have a powerful and essential subsystem that surrounds the electrical power generation, storage, and distribution. It encompasses a large ...

40 years after flying aboard the Challenger, Professor Terry Hart is continuing his mission to make spaceflight safer and more efficient by training the next generation of aerospace and space systems ...

On March 31, 1962, NASA approved the design of the new Gemini spacecraft. [‘On This Day in Space’ Video Series on Space.com] This small capsule could carry two astronauts into space at a time. NASA ...

Scientists at the University of Surrey are developing a new way to power low-orbit spacecraft using – literally – thin air. Surrey Space Centre aims to enable extremely low-altitude spacecraft orbits ...

Michigan Tech's Enterprise Program is an integrated curriculum where interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate students work on complex engineering projects while earning credits toward their degree.