Meet a team hoping to inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers
Secondary school students are learning how to build and fly an aircraft as part of an educational project run by ...
Tag: aerospace engineering
The Australian space industry is ready for launch
As the private space industry matures, ambitious start-ups are looking to extend infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.
What does it take to put a rover on Mars? Perseverance
The delivery of the Mars rover Perseverance, safe and sound onto a Martian lake, is arguably the ultimate example of ...
Qantas farewells the Boeing 747, an engineering marvel that ruled the skies
With Qantas retiring its last 747 this month, and Boeing announcing it will end production of the aircraft, create takes ...
The aerospike was an experimental rocket back in the ‘50s – now it might be a reality
An experimental rocket that never worked as hoped could finally fulfil its potential thanks to the efforts of a Melbourne ...
The life of black box inventor David Warren celebrated through song
Think arts and engineering don’t mix? Think again.
The scramjet is a super-fast, experimental engine with no moving parts
As a concept, the hypersonic scramjet has been around since the 1960s. But engineers only now have the material to ...
Young engineer Luke Heffernan is showing there’s no limit to his potential
A bit of daring and a desire for hands-on experience has helped Luke Heffernan transform his ambitions into big achievements.
Meet the pioneers of Australian aerospace engineering past, present and future
In the early days of flight, Australia’s aviators were engineers experimenting with box-kites and gliders. Today, it’s surveillance and high-tech ...
How Stephen Hudson combines his passions for engineering and aviation in one role
Stephen Hudson has a passion for engineering and a passion for aviation. The combination is perfect for his current job.
