
Aerospace Engineering
Analysis Can Predict Individual Differences In Cardiovascular Responses To Altered Gravity
Aug. 13, 2021 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers have identified factors that can predict a person's physiological responses to gravitational changes.
World Champion: Texas A&M Wins International Aero Design Competition
July 26, 2021 • 5 min. readFor the second year, the "Farmers Flight" Society of Automotive Engineers Aero Design team is the overall winner of the SAE Aero Design competition.
Quieter Airplane Landings May Be Possible With Shape-Memory Alloys
July 13, 2021 • 5 min. readTexas A&M researchers have shown that shape-memory metal fillers inserted into the front edge of airplane wings can reduce noise generated during landing.
An aeronautical engineering degree from Texas A&M prepared Frank D. Frazier ’51 for two wars, a space race and piloting more than 30 types of airplanes.
Aggie’s Enthusiasm For Space Helps Land Perseverance Rover On Mars
May 3, 2021 • 4 min. readAerospace engineering doctoral student Samalis Santini De León has spent the last four years on NASA’s entry, descent and landing team.
Aggies Design Virtual Reality Flight Simulator For Outreach
April 14, 2021 • 6 min. readTexas A&M students are transforming a 1950s antique carnival rocket car into a virtual reality flight simulator to introduce young minds to the excitement of engineering.
The crew of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon carried the life raft into orbit in 2020.
Texas A&M Researchers Create Origami-Inspired Satellite Antennas
Feb. 4, 2021 • 4 min. readThe self-folding antennas can be stored flat, and when needed, deployed into the common bowl-like shape.
NASA Funds Texas A&M Research On Effects Of Altered Gravity
Jan. 15, 2021 • 5 min. readThe Human Research Program is funding two research proposals to study the effects of altered gravity on bimanual coordination and cardiovascular and ocular health.
Researchers in the Department of Aerospace Engineering designed a personal flying vehicle as part of the Boeing-sponsored competition.