Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
Reporter’s Notebook: Where do we go from here?
December 16, 2009
At MIT forum, former Lockheed Martin CEO Norman Augustine and other aerospace experts discuss the future of human spaceflight.
Flight of fancy
December 3, 2009
Using an autonomous mini-helicopter, an MIT team stunned the Association for Unmanned Vehicles International by solving one of its notoriously tough challenges on the first try.
Of Note: Astronaut Mike Massimino speaks at MIT on Wednesday, Oct. 28
October 25, 2009
Also labeled: Libraries, Special events and guest speakers
Widnall receives NAE Bueche Award
October 5, 2009
The National Academy of Engineering presents MIT Institute Professor and Professor of Aeronautics Sheila E. Windall (‘60, MS ’61, PhD ’64) its Arthur M. Bueche Award for expanding engineering opportunities for women and minorities.
Testing a satellite's potential
October 1, 2009
Thirty-three MIT students who have been developing a satellite in the Space Systems Product Development course are using MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Environmental Test Laboratory to evaluate their design.3 questions: Ben Weiss discusses what a wet moon might mean
September 30, 2009
The planetary scientist explores the implications of the recent discovery of water on the lunar surface.
AeroAstro's Castonia named USAF Cadet of the Year
September 28, 2009
AeroAstro student Cadet Col. Ryan W. Castonia has been named U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz.
In Profile: Maria Zuber
September 18, 2009
Planetary scientist is driven by the thrill of exploring uncharted territory
Hidden waves pack a big punch
September 18, 2009
Thomas Peacock sheds light on an odd but powerful phenomenon of sea and sky
Echoes of the birth of the universe
August 20, 2009
Results of cosmic analysis set new limits on gravitational waves that could have come from the Big Bang, and begin to constrain current theories about universe formation
MIT 4th overall among U.S. universities, U.S. News says
August 20, 2009
Engineering again ranked best in class
Taking space in stride
August 13, 2009
New analysis could lead to better lunar, Mars spacesuits
Researchers make carbon nanotubes without metal catalyst
August 10, 2009
Oxides, as well as metals, seem to be able to sprout carbon nanotubes, study finds
Landing Apollo via Cambridge
July 17, 2009
Recalling the 'Giant Leap'
July 17, 2009
Recalling the day of the 'Giant Leap'
July 17, 2009
Students float their ideas
June 25, 2009
Experiments take off on weightless flight
Also labeled: Students
MIT research is moon-bound
June 19, 2009
Planet found in tilted orbit around distant star
June 17, 2009
Odd discovery may help refine theories about how planets, solar systems form
3 Questions: William S. Swelbar on his aviation blog
June 16, 2009
In space, past is prologue
June 12, 2009
Giant Leaps celebrates Apollo, looks to future missions.
Ultracool stars take 'wild rides' around, outside the Milky Way
June 9, 2009
Also labeled: Physics, Space, astronomy and planetary science
To the moon, by way of MIT
June 3, 2009
Instrumentation Lab made Apollo landings possible 40 years ago
School of Engineering awards
June 3, 2009
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics awards
June 3, 2009
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships
3 Questions: Jeffrey Hoffman on fixing the Hubble Space Telescope
May 5, 2009
Also labeled: Faculty, 3 Questions
High-flying films and facts
April 14, 2009
Lectures add real science to reel versions of space travel and aviation
Also labeled: Campus services, Special events and guest speakers
Obama calls alums in space
March 24, 2009
Also labeled: Space, astronomy and planetary science, Alumni/ae
Flying car takes wing
March 19, 2009
MIT alums' invention makes its first test flights















