The field encompassing the design, development, and construction of spacecraft, rockets, and aircraft represents a complex branch of engineering. This discipline applies principles from physics, mathematics, and materials science to create vehicles... Read more »
The terms often evoke images of complex calculations and cutting-edge technology, but denote distinct, though overlapping, specializations within the broader field of aeronautics and astronautics. One term traditionally implies a focus on... Read more »
The disciplines concerned with the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft and spacecraft are related but distinct. One focuses intensely on propulsion systems and the mechanics required to travel beyond Earth’s... Read more »