Astronautical Engineering
Astronautical Anomaly: October Brings Two Moons to Earth
October 14, 2024The focus of both ancient and modern exploration, the moon’s place in the sky has captivated minds since humans first looked up. This October and November, we are being provided with some truly amazing celestial events.
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How the Planet Labs Naval Contract for Maritime Surveillance Informs Astronautical Engineering
July 31, 2024How is satellite imaging technology evolving the field of astronautical engineering? Beyond its applications for maritime surveillance, it also provides data on climate change, deforestation, natural disasters and more.
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The U.S. Space Force’s CubeSat Weather-Imaging Mission Takes Flight Again To Transform Space Technology
June 18, 2024CubeSats, miniature, cube-shaped satellites, have transformed space technology by capturing detailed cloud imagery, enabling comprehensive weather monitoring, which is incredibly useful for military operations.
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SpaceX Satellite Cell Tower in Space Launches New Telecommunications Race
June 7, 2024A recent satellite launch from SpaceX may soon provide enhanced cellular connectivity to the most remote reaches of Earth, providing a potentially revolutionary shift away from terrestrial networks and
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May 2024 Astronautical Events Showcase Flower Moon, Saturn and Mars
May 23, 2024May is a busy month for celestial events, capturing the imagination of stargazers around the world.
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Women in Aerospace: Encouraging the Pursuit of STEM Careers
May 20, 2024The frontier of space exploration is in the midst of a transformation, actively reshaping its policies and strategies to narrow the gender gap and inspire more women to pursue careers in STE
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Expanding Space Exploration Fuels NASA’s Search for New Astronautical Talent
April 30, 2024NASA’s expansion of space exploration requires more astronauts – and as NASA embarks on new ambitious missions, the need for skilled astronauts grows. Read more about the education and requirements needed to become an astronaut.
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The March Equinox: The First Day of Spring
March 18, 2022With the changing of the seasons, changes within our solar system are happening as well.
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High-Performance Computing (HPC): Applications and Trends in Computer Science
March 7, 2022High-performance computing (HPC) is a relatively new application being used across many STEM fields of study.
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Eyes to the Universe | ALPHA Teaser Series #3
February 25, 2022When you imagine an observer using a telescope, you might think they use a conical eyepiece to obtain a zoomed view of the target of interest.
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