Aerospace Definition and 540 Threads

Aerospace is a term used to collectively refer to the atmosphere and outer space. Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial and military applications. Aerospace engineering consists of aeronautics and astronautics. Aerospace organizations research, design, manufacture, operate, or maintain aircraft and spacecraft.
The beginning of space and the ending of the air is considered as 100 km (62 mi) above the ground according to the physical explanation that the air pressure is too low for a lifting body to generate meaningful lift force without exceeding orbital velocity.

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  1. pinball1970

    Was William Anders Killed in a Plane Crash?

    T.I.L. William Anders killed in a plane crash. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Anders “In December 1968, Anders flew on the Apollo 8 mission, the first mission where humans traveled beyond low Earth orbit,[9] and the first crewed flight to reach and orbit the Moon.[21] When the...
  2. marco02

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  3. D

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  4. D

    Senior Aerospace Scientist

    Senior Scientist Aerospace engineering concentrating on mechanical and structural engineering analysis for space telescopes
  5. R

    Need Help with Aerodynamics Equations?

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  6. Brystar57

    Engineering Is it possible for me to go into Aerospace Engineering at 37?

    Good afternoon everyone My name is Bryant, I am a recent graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, recent graduated of an M.S. in Aeronautics specializing in Space Operations since May of 2023 and but been having a difficult time of going for the Aerospace Industry. I have tried...
  7. T

    How Does Britain's New £140m 'DragonFire' Laser Transform Air Defense?

    New British LASER is one heck of an anti-aircraft gun! LIGHT-SAVER Britain blows up drones with £140m LASER dubbed ‘DragonFire’ in incredible first – with each shot costing just a tenner The futuristic laser can destroy a target from miles away with pin point accuracy... The highly focused...
  8. U

    Studying What universities for studying Aerospace Engineering in UK?

    I find that Oxford and Cambrige dont have aerospace engineering, only mechanical engineering/pathway aerospace. What do you think about that or is better to study "pure" aerospace? What university do you suggest? Also I checked that subjects are very different at each university.. I checked...
  9. et12

    Other Advice wanted for self-directed aerospace research as a sophomore

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  10. V

    Exploring Opportunities in Aerospace for High School Students

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  11. T

    Engineering Should I study Engineering Physics or Mechanical Engineering?

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  12. Engineering77744

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  13. T

    Engineering Data Science applied to Aerospace Engineering without AE background

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  14. C

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  15. AJSayad

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  16. VulcanRach

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  17. F

    MHB What Are the Minimum Requirements for Design Loads in Aerospace?

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  18. S

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  19. Vissarion

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  20. rbh

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  21. greg_rack

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  22. J

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  23. E

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  24. Deepesh

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  25. S

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  26. sully21

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  27. X

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  29. Astroian

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  30. chasemcd

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  31. L

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  32. M

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  33. I

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  34. S

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  35. U

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  36. S

    Programs (Space) Industry - Different Paths Towards It

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  37. kuolemaloki

    Engineering Astrophysics going on to Aerospace Engineering

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  38. U

    Engineering Should I major in Computer Science, Physics, or Aerospace Engineering?

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  39. AlvisPrabhu

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  40. Prof Sabi

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  41. Sarah Jones

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  42. Davidkippy

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  43. M Waseem Ashraf

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  44. Dan Card

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  45. C

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  46. M

    Job Skills Should I Pursue a Second Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering?

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  47. E

    B Exploring the Possibility of a Warp Jet: A Theoretical Approach

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  48. M

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  49. M

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  50. D

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