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How Texas Engineers Helped Complete the First U.S. Moon Landing in 50 Years
Maruthi Akella, a professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering's Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, and his students supported the development of an onboard guidance algorithm that helped Intuitive Machines precisely target and point its lander toward its destination near the Moon’s south pole.
Imagining the Future of Digital Twins: Karen Willcox Featured on NPR's TED Radio Hour
National Public Radio’s TED Radio Hour features Karen Willcox in a discussion on digital twins.
Alumnus Nahum Alem Recognized with Modern-Day Technology Award
Alumnus Nahum Alem, B.S. ASE 2018, was presented with the Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Modern-Day Technology Leader Award at the 2024 BEYA DTX Conference on Feb. 16. The awards, presented annually at the BEYA STEM conference, are granted to individuals in the workforce for their outstanding work in the field of STEM.
Precision Guidance for Moon Mission Supported by UT Aerospace Engineers
Texas Engineers are playing an important role in what could be the first U.S.-based lunar landing in more than 50 years.
Space Tech Entrepreneurship
Introducing the new Space Tech Graduate Specialization for M.S. and Ph.D. students, which is open to all technical areas and comprised of topics in aerospace tech, with a solid foundation in business and entrepreneurship.
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Research Areas
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Aerothermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
This area involves research in hypersonics, aerodynamics, turbulence, plasma science and...
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Computational Engineering
This area involves study and research on theoretical and implementational aspects of numerical...
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Controls, Autonomy and Robotics
This area involves research in system theory, controls, networks, autonomy, and robotics with...
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Orbital Mechanics
This area involves study and research in orbital mechanics, space geodesy, and remote sensing in...
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Solids, Structures and Materials
This area involves study and research in mechanics of composite materials, fracture mechanics,...
$22.4M
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#9
Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Program in the Nation
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