Are We Ready to Leave Low Earth Orbit?
“First Man” screening event celebrates Neil Armstrong (M.S. ’70), spotlights Trojan space pioneers and “the next giant leap” in space exploration
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Astronautical Engineering News Back to News Archive
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What powers deep space travel?
Master’s student spends summer modeling nuclear generators for space expeditions
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IEC3 Camp Teaches Middle School Girls about Careers in Aerospace Engineering
The USC Viterbi outreach program premiered its second annual STEM education camp for middle school girls, featuring major voices from aerospace engineering
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Unique Mars spacecraft design earns engineering students a big win from NASA
USC Viterbi students design a deep-space transport with artificial gravity, earning first place in the graduate division of NASA’s student competition
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Astronaut to Join USC Faculty
Garrett Reisman, Director of Space Operations at SpaceX and former NASA astronaut joins USC’s Department of Astronautical Engineering
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Eureka! Eureka! The Class of 2018 Has Found It
After long nights that muddled into early mornings in SAL, CED, and Leavey, they’re ready to set sail
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Master’s Class For The Ages
2018 USC Viterbi master’s students shared hugs, laughs and memories at graduation ceremonies.
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2018 Viterbi Master’s Student Awards
Accomplishments of Viterbi Master’s students celebrated at the second annual event
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Marie Curie Dropped the Ph.D. Mic 115 Years Ago. These Trojans Picked It Up.
At the 2018 USC Viterbi Ph.D. Hooding and Awards ceremony, the intellectual descendants of Curie, Drexler and Viterbi took the stage.
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Reduce, Reuse, Rockets?
Astronautics grad Conor Cimo followed his passions for rocket engines and sustainability while at USC, and hopes to one day combine them
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“One of the most powerful student-built engines in the world”
The student-led USC Liquid Propulsion Lab teams up with Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology to build and launch a liquid rocket
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“Real Deal @ USC” showcases impressive startups from around the country
Entrepreneurs of young, exciting companies gather in SCilicon Beach for an evening of networking and dual-use ventures
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USC Viterbi Joins the International Astronautical Federation
At the 68th International Astronautical Congress, USC Viterbi School of Engineering joins notable space organizations like NASA, ESA and SpaceX as a member of the IAF
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Mapping NASA’s Space Missions
PhD student given the Outstanding Achievement Award from NASA’s Johnson Space Center for his work designing space flight trajectories
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Department of Astronautical Engineering Reaches Major Milestone
Since its establishment in 2004, this unique space engineering department has awarded more than 500 Master of Science degrees.
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IN MEMORIAM: Phillip Muntz, Emeritus Professor of Astronautics
Phillip Muntz, Emeritus Professor of Astronautics, passed away Aug. 1, 2017
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Collaborate Through Stories: Using Interactive Storytelling to Bridge the Gap Between Engineers and Stakeholders
Professor Azad Madni uses model-based, data-driven stories to enhance collaboration, engagement, and decision making in complex systems engineering
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2026: A Martian Odyssey
From designing a ship to sustaining life, students create a fully-functional manned mission to Mars.
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Paging Low Orbit: First Hands-On Satellite Communications Course Takes Off
USC Viterbi Astronautical Engineering offered a Spring 2017 course featuring practical training for satellite tracking and antenna communications.
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The 2017 Space Tech Expo
Research Professor David Barnhart and SERC students participate at the annual Space Tech Expo
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2017 Viterbi Master’s Student Awards
Accomplishments of Viterbi Masters students celebrated in inaugural event
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USC Viterbi 2017 Undergraduate Awards
Graduating students from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering were recognized on May 10th at the 2017 Undergraduate Viterbi Awards for their academic, leadership, and service achievements.
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Up, up and away at the 2017 faculty and staff awards
Honoring the work and dedication of USC Viterbi faculty and staff
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Engineering Systems: A Convergence of Disciplines
The 15th Annual Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER)
