What is Aerospace engineering: Definition and 275 Discussions

Aerospace engineering is the primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft. It has two major and overlapping branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering. Avionics engineering is similar, but deals with the electronics side of aerospace engineering.
"Aeronautical engineering" was the original term for the field. As flight technology advanced to include vehicles operating in outer space, the broader term "aerospace engineering" has come into use. Aerospace engineering, particularly the astronautics branch, is often colloquially referred to as "rocket science".

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    Which aerospace engineering book is best for beginners?

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    Aerospace engineering vs. Mechanical engineering

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    Power Requirements for Aerospace Engineering: What Do I Need?

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    Scared of aerospace engineering

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    Ryerson aerospace engineering VS York Space Engineering

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    Difference between Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering.

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    Schools University of Toronto EngSci VS Ryerson Aerospace Engineering

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    What extra classes should I take for my Aerospace Engineering major?

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    Aerospace Engineering Programs in Canada?

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    Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering & Financial Aids

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    Aerospace Engineering: Finding the Right Minor

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    Eligibility for MS in aerospace engineering

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    Master course in aerospace engineering

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    Aerospace Engineering: Writing a Personal Statement

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    Studying aerospace engineering

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    Programs Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering for major?

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    Engineering Where to go with Aerospace Engineering?

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    Masters of Science in aerospace engineering.

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    Programs Aerospace Engineering major, is this the real deal?

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    Programs Navigating Graduate Degree Programs in Aerospace Engineering

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    Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics in Aerospace Engineering

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    Schools Grad school choice for master of aerospace engineering

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    Schools Any Thoughts on Aerospace Engineering Universities

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    Programs A double major in Aerospace Engineering & Physics?

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    Schools Top 10 Universities for Aerospace Engineering in the world

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    Civil Engineering with specialization in aviation or Aerospace Engineering

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    Engineering Career advice sought: Aerospace engineering or physics.

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    Studying Advice for Studying Aerospace Engineering.

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    Question about Aerospace Engineering

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