I want to become a pilot, though I have an idea of working for NASA. I’m not sure if I’ll go for NASA, but is it fine if I pursue Aerospace engg. & only become a pilot? I’ll obtain a flying license, etc. though.
I also want to know if this is the only difference. Aerospace Engineering is the science and engineering of flying vehicles operating within and outside of the earth’s atmosphere while Aeronautical engineering is the science and engineering of flying vehicles operating within the Earth’s atmosphere only like aircrafts.

Well, to set you straight on the definition, you are right that aeronautical engineering is purely aviation, and does not include spacecraft in any way, but aerospace engineering is not just spacecraft, it encompasses everything to do with aircraft, missiles, aerodynamics, and advanced materials. aeronautics is more centred with actual aviation, for example civil aircraft, ATC (Air Traffic Control) technology, and crash investigation, where aerospace is more centred on design.

if you’re looking to become a pilot, i would say that either degree is equally acceptable, and you stand a good chance of becoming one if you obtain one of these. however, NASA is a different matter! to work for NASA, you do need experience, as you might imagine, NASA gets applications from all over the world for engineers, and is seen as a desirable place to work. on the contrary, i know people who have worked for NASA, and they say the pay is low, job satisfaction is lower, and anyone ive ever spoken to about working there as an aerospace engineer says that you’re better off working for a company that’s not got a limited budget as regards research and development. not only that, but most of the big contracts from NASA get built by outside companies, for example, NASA’s new manned spacecraft is currently being built by Lockheed Martin, not NASA.

whatever you do decide to do, Good Luck!

Hey there, I’m a junior in high school and I’m currently studying in the field of Engineering and I’ve been trying to explore all the types of Engineering careers. So far I’ve been leaning towards Architectural Engineering but I wanted to see about Aerospace Engineering. I know it deals with aircraft’s and space technology but what exactly do they do? I’ve always been a fan of space and aircraft’s and such but I wanted to see if this career is what builds rockets or missiles or if it simply deals with airplanes and helicopters. Any information about this would be very helpful. Thank you.

Good question!

I recently graduated with a BS in aerospace engineering. The coursework is very similar to that of mechanical engineering, but includes classes that focus on aerospace structures, stability and control, propulsion, aircraft and spacecraft design, etc.

Realistically, aerospace engineers can work on just about any type of engineering project, but they are especially well suited for work on cars, engines, airplanes, missiles, satellites, ships, etc. In my case, I now work as a systems engineer on satellite ground stations. My work has no direct connection to the aerospace discipline but I am still very able to perform my duties.

Hope that helps! I know I found the major to be very enjoyable even if it is a lot of work!

What is the name of a famous rocket science/aerospace engineering company?
its not NASA. there is a rocket science/aerospace engineering (at least i think) company that is relatively well-known. i cant remember the name.

can you just say some well-known aerospace engineering or at least physics-related companies?

thanks
thanks. it wa Lockheed Martin.

just wait a few minutes, ill give you BA.

thanks

Leading companies like Boeing, United Technologies Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corp. are among the most widely known aerospace manufacturers in the world

I’m thinking about joining the air force reserve to be a part of the aerospace medical service. I’m just trying to get a little more information on the subject. Oh and if anyone knows, what kind of training they actually go through and what kind of certifications they get. Thanks.

Your recruiter should be able to tell you

Just seen a multiple choice question, and wondered the answer.

What first made sustained flight near and beyond the speed of sound possible?

a) jet engine
b)The supercritical wing section
c)Area-ruling

I don’t know what b or c even are?

Thanks very much guys

A supercritical airfoil is an airfoil designed, primarily, to delay the onset of wave drag in the transonic speed range.

The Whitcomb area rule, also called the transonic area rule, is a design technique used to reduce an aircraft’s drag at transonic and supersonic speeds, particularly between Mach 0.8 and 1.2. This is the operating speed range of the majority of commercial and military fixed-wing aircraft today.

The first aircraft to break the sound barrier was rocket-powered, not jet propelled. research the XLR-11 rocket engine

Well i don’t have any of them yet, but I am planning to go down that path, so i want to know if I could become a millionaire if I could become an engineering manager at a big company like Boeing?

Sounds pretty ambitious. Really, you can become a millionaire selling rocks if you are driven enough. I’d advise you to not go into engineering for the money or you’ll be disappointed. And really, why do you want to be a millionaire? If you do that, then you may regret a lot of your life. Becoming a millionaire requires a lot of work. At the same time, I’ve never heard anyone lay on their deathbed and say that they wished they would have worked more throughout their life.

streamling of aeroplanes ,introduction to aerospace and flight , some documentry videos

Try these two

http://ww2.unime.it/weblab/mirror/ExplrSci/dswmedia/wingforc.htm

http://www.educypedia.be/education/mechanicsaero.htm

I was wondering if any decent army jobs would translate into the civilian world involving nasa. I would love to work there..Mabey something like aerospace engineering.Any ideas?

You may want to check out the Air Force if that’s what you’re interested in. The only job the Army really has that’s even related to aerospace engineering is aviation mechanic where you fix helicopters. We also have satellite communications specialist but that’s a hard job to get.

I plan to do ROTC (Marine option NROTC or AFROTC), and have a strong interest in the aspects of aviation and flight in general.

Looking at the career prospects for both engineerings, I noticed that a Mechanical Engineer has a very wide range of job opportunities in different fields, depending on specialization (one of which is Aerospace), while an Aerospace Engineer is much more limited.

If I have aspirations for being a military pilot, which would be a better choice, or would it really matter? Would a mechanical engineer specializing in aerospace take as long as aeronautical engineer major? What are some pros and cons of each path?

If you want to become military pilot, you should go for it straight. Here is a website that provides more information. I have reproduced part of what they say at the website:

"There are three possible ways to train as an officer – service academy, Officer Candidate School (OCS) or Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). As a high school student, you should apply to a service academy if you want to become an officer. You can choose between the Air Force Academy, Annapolis (Navy & Marines), West Point (Army) or the U.S. Coast Guard Academy……"

If you are interested in working as an engineer, I would choose ME for myself. Aerospace Engineers have migrated to other fields, but it is somewhat rare. Mechanical engineers can, on the other hand, easily migrate to Aerospace industry.

I’m currently a GS in DFAS and they have reimburesment for Accounting/Finance degrees. Hypothetically, if I transferred to the Air Force, could I apply for tuition reimbursement for an Aerospace Engineering degree? I would love to work for the Air Force again! Especially as a civilian Aerospace Engineer! I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you, in advance!

Talk to the Air Force ROTC folks at a college that has the ROTC program. You will serve some time as an air force officer but when your hitch is up you can explore civilian opportunities.