Education
Research
Future Leaders in Aerospace Symposium 2024
The Future Leaders in Aerospace Symposium aims to help the professional development of Aerospace Engineering professionals in academia and research. It will be hosted by the Stanford Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro) in May 16-17 2024.
New, portable antenna could help restore communication after disasters
Researchers from Stanford and the American University of Beirut have developed a lightweight, portable antenna that can communicate with satellites and devices on the ground, making it easier to coordinate rescue and relief efforts in disaster-prone areas.
Academics
Why Aero/Astro at Stanford?
With a history rich with six Guggenheim Medal recipients and 14 living members of the National Academy of Engineering, our faculty and emeriti faculty continue to be among the most highly decorated in the world. However, it is because of our amazingly talented students that we continue to be ranked among the top of all aerospace engineering departments in the nation.
Our People
Research Areas
Stanford’s Aeronautics and Astronautics department addresses a broad range of technologies to develop systems, design, and analysis methods to further our nation’s aerospace enterprise and improve society.
Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at Stanford University. Our dual mission focuses on the education of future aerospace engineering leaders and on aerospace research with societal impact. We are proud of our culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and the exceptional achievements of our students, alumni, and faculty in industry, government, and academia.
Professor and Chair, Juan J. Alonso