Aeronautics and Astronautics
News & Research
What it takes to keep astronauts safe in deep space
The Artemis II mission launches this week as a first step toward returning to the moon and reaching Mars. Materials scientist Debbie Senesky explains the material tech that makes these missions possible.
Stanford researchers and Air Force partner to test AI copilots
A flight-simulation platform and in-aircraft testing aim to show how AI could help pilots make safer decisions in emergencies.
Charbel Farhat awarded Guggenheim Medal
The aeronautics and astronautics professor has transformed simulation capabilities to improve aircraft design.
AI advances robot navigation on the International Space Station
Stanford researchers have become the first to demonstrate that machine-learning control can safely guide a robot aboard the ISS, laying the groundwork for more autonomous space missions.
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.
Major in Aero/Astro
Stanford undergraduates may declare a Major in Aeronautics and Astronautics leading to the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics. The principal purpose of this degree is to prepare students who are strongly interested in aerospace for careers in the field.
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
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.