Astronautical Engineering

The U.S. Space Force’s CubeSat Weather-Imaging Mission Takes Flight Again To Transform Space Technology

June 18, 2024
CubeSats, 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, 2024
A 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, 2024
May 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, 2024
The 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, 2024
NASA’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, 2022
With 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, 2022
High-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, 2022
When 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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A President's Day Celebration of Our STEM Leaders

February 21, 2022
It’s President’s Day here in the United States, a time to celebrate the past leaders of this country and all they have done to further develop it.
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Orbiting the Unknown │ ALPHA Teaser Series #2

February 11, 2022
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