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Space Engineering Degrees

A large number of American universities and institutions of higher learning offer degrees in space engineering. These degrees vary from pure space (astronautical engineering) to mixed with aeronautics (e.g., aeronautics and astronautics engineering, aerospace engineering) to aeronautics (e.g., aeronautical engineering). As of 2014, the total of 68 Bachelor of Science degrees in astronautical, aeronautical, and aerospace engineering are ABET-accredited. (Historically, master of science engineering degrees do not undergo accreditation with the exception of military institutions.)

A recent publication – pdf – in Acta Astronautica, 2014 provides details on educational programs in space engineering.

The Department of Astronautical Engineering (ASTE) at the University of Southertn California (USC) offers the full set (Bachelor, Master, Engineer, PhD Doctorate) of space-focused degrees in astronautical engineering – detailed description.

160+ problems with detailed solutions

Fundamentals of Space Missions

Magnitudes of stars and satellites. The solar system. Coordinate systems and time. Plane and solid angles. Space environment and spacecraft interactions. Satellite atmospheric drag. Solar radiation pressure. Gravitational field. The Earth. Basics of orbital mechanics. Orbital elements, transfers, and maneuvers. Orbit evolution and common orbits. Space mission geometry.

Fundamentals of Space Missions – 3-page info (pdf) – list of problems

Astronautics – space engineering (astronautical engineering) degrees

University of Southern California
Astronautical Engineering
B.S., M.S., Engineer, Ph.D.
M.S. degree in astronatical engineering (MS ASTE)
is available through distance educationnation-wide;
it is among largest programs in the country, with ~38 degrees awarded each year;
history, focus, structure, and dynamics of the program – pdf

U.S. Air Force Academy
Astronautical Engineering
B.S.

Capitol Technology University (former Capitol College)
Astronautical Engineering
B.S., M.S.

Air Force Institute of Technology
Astronautical Engineering
M.S.

Naval Post Graduate School
Astronautical Engineering
M.S.

Sputnik 1 Explorer 1 Vanguard 1 Astronautics Missile Defense Baikonur Tyuratam Saryshagan Rocket equation Rocket espionage

Aeronautics – aeronautical engineering degrees

Air Force Institute of Technology
Aeronautical Engineering
M.S., Ph.D.

University of California, Davis
Aeronautical Engineering and Chemical Engineering
B.S.
Aeronautical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
B.S.
Aeronautical Science and Engineering
B.S.

California Institute of Technology
Aeronautical Engineering
M.S., Ph.D.

Clarkson University
Aeronautical Engineering
B.S.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Aeronautical Engineering
B.S., M.S., M.E., Ph.D., D.E.

U.S. Air Force Academy
Aeronautical Engineering
B.S.

Western Michigan University
Aeronautical Engineering
B.S.E.

North Korea ballistic missile development – Satellite launch in 2012 (18 min video) –

Aerospace – aerospace or aero&astro (mixed) degrees

The University of Alabama
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S.

The University of Alabama at Huntsville
Aerospace Engineering
M.S.E.

The University of Arizona
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Arizona State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.E., M.S., M.S.E., Ph.D.

Auburn University
Aerospace Engineering
B.A.E., M.S., M.E., Ph.D.

Boston University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

other rocket science items

California Polytechnic State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

California State University, Long Beach
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S.

University of California, Irvine
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

University of California, Los Angeles
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

University of California, San Diego
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Case Western Reserve University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.E., M.S., Ph.D.

University of Central Florida
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.A.E., M.S.A.E.

University of Cincinnati
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

University of Colorado at Boulder
Aerospace Engineering Sciences
B.S., M.S., M.E., Ph.D.

Cornell University
Aerospace Engineering
M.S., M.E., Ph.D.

University of Dayton
Aerospace Engineering
M.S., Ph.D.

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S.

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

University of Florida
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., M.E., Ph.D.

Sputnik 1 Explorer 1 Vanguard 1 Astronautics Missile Defense Baikonur Tyuratam

Florida Institute of Technology
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Georgia Institute of Technology
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

University of Houston, Cullen School of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
M.S., Ph.D.

Illinois Institute of Technology
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Iowa State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., M.Eng., Ph.D.

University of Kansas
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., M.E., Ph.D., D.E.

University of Maryland, College Park
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.
Aerospace Engineering with Information Technology
B.S.
Aeronautics and Astronautics
Eng., Ph.D., M.S., Sc.D.
Aeronautics and Astronautics – Transportation
M.S.

University of Miami
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

University of Michigan
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D.
Aerospace Science
M.S., M.S.E., Ph.D.

Classic space movies and videos Models of spacecraft and rockets

Mississippi State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Aerospace Engineering
B.Ae.E.
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
M.S., Ph.D.

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

New Mexico State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Aerospace Engineering
M.S.

State University of New York at Buffalo
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.E., M.S., Ph.D.

North Carolina State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

University of Notre Dame
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S.
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D.

The Ohio State University
Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

University of Oklahoma
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Oklahoma State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

Old Dominion University
Aerospace Engineering
M.E., M.S., Ph.D.

The Pennsylvania State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., M.E., Ph.D.

Purdue University
Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering
B.S., M.S.
Aeronautics and Astronautics
Ph.D.

Saint Louis University – Parks College
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

San Diego State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S.

Videos – satellite orbits

Some selected videos on satellite orbits


	GPS constellation	Geostationary GEO) orbit	Prograde and retrograde orbits	Molniya orbit	Effect of solar radiation on satellite orbits	Molniya communications relay

San Jose State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S.

University of Southern California
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
USC AME Department focuses on non-space components of aerospace and
offers these degrees which are different from degrees
in Astronautical Engineering offered by the USC space-focused
Department of Astronautical Engineering (ASTE);
AME is an independent department; it is not a part of
the ASTE department and it does not report to ASTE;
at USC, space-technology-related programs are exclusively in ASTE.

Stanford University
Aeronautics and Astronautics
M.S., Ph.D.

Syracuse University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Texas A&M University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., M.E., Ph.D.

The University of Texas at Arlington
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.E., M.S., Ph.D.

The University of Texas at Austin
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Tuskegee University
Aerospace Science Engineering
B.S.

U.S. Naval Academy
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

University of Virginia
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., M.E., Ph.D.

A recent publication – pdf – in Acta Astronautica, 2014 provides details on educational programs in space engineering.

Washington University in St. Louis
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., D.E., Ph.D.

University of Washington
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
B.S.
Aeronautics and Astronautics
Ph.D.
Astronautics and Aeronautics Engineering
M.S.A.A. & M.A.E.

West Virginia University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Wichita State University
Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Aerospace Engineering
B.S.