First 3D-printed rocket, created by Trojan engineers, soars into the upper atmosphere
The co-founders of Relativity Space eye their next big steps: investing in space startups and reaching Earth orbit.
6 weeks to Mars? USC alums are building powerful, versatile rocket engines
Ursa Major, a company with 13 USC Viterbi alumni, seeks to democratize access to space.
USC joins U.S. Space Force’s University Partnership Program
The university’s diversity, commitment to the military and wealth of research made it an ideal fit for this agreement, which begins a formal partnership.
USC launches its third satellite into space
Satellite Dodona — built by USC Viterbi students and faculty as part of SpaceX’s Smallsat Rideshare Program — hitched a ride on the launch firm’s Transporter 3 mission this week.
E.T.s may be headed toward Earth. Are we ready for them?
For many scientists, it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” What will happen when we finally come face to face with space aliens? USC experts look to the skies for answers.
How do you build a rocket without a lab?
USC’s renowned Rocket Propulsion Laboratory succeeded in taking one of the most hands-on clubs on campus remote.
🎧 5 questions about space with astronaut Garrett Reisman
In an audio conversation, USC Viterbi’s Garrett Reisman answers questions about the impact of SpaceX and the infinite potential for space exploration.
To Mars and beyond: USC student’s role in NASA interplanetary mission
Devin Martin, an undergraduate student in computer science, dreamed about working for NASA since he was a child. Last summer, that dream came true.
2 USC Viterbi professors inducted into the National Academy of Engineering
An optimization expert who harnesses mathematics to improve industries and a leader in astronautical and systems engineering are USC Viterbi’s newest members of the academy.
Air Force veteran dreams of going to space
After graduating from USC Viterbi, astronautical engineering student Edward Proulx hopes to work at NASA and someday explore the final frontier.
USC students win first place in small satellite competition
A team from USC Viterbi won for their work optimizing the design of ionic electrospray thrusters.
USC students and faculty help plan NASA’s return to the moon
Through a grant from the space agency’s Artemis program, USC Viterbi’s Space Engineering Research Center received the opportunity to build eight lunar test vehicles.
USC’s space connections in full force at First Man preview, discussion
Trojan Neil Armstrong’s historic moon landing is discussed by USC’s interim president (a former aerospace executive), a USC trustee who once led NASA and a former astronaut who’s now a USC Viterbi faculty member.
Southern California Aerospace Innovation Has Trojan Flair
USC alumni and researchers build on the region’s legacy in aerospace and aviation to push the next generation of spaceflight
USC engineering students soar with Mars transport design
Annual event focusing on long-distance space travel attracts teams from dozens of universities.
Astronaut Garrett Reisman to join USC Viterbi faculty
The director of space operations at SpaceX and former NASA astronaut joins USC’s Department of Astronautical Engineering.
A fascination with flight leads USC graduate Conor Cimo to the space industry
The rocketeer, researcher and environmentalist believes that advances in sustainability can be adapted from technologies developed for space exploration.
Student-built rocket at USC aims for higher altitude this winter
Built with Japanese technology, it will be the first from students to use two engines on one flight vehicle.
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab shoots for the stars with world-record attempt
Astronautical engineers try to set a new mark for a student-flown rocket. Will they succeed?
Shooting Rockets into Space? There’s a School for That
In Los Angeles, the aerospace industry gets a boost from USC grads with hands-on experience.
Astronaut Scholarship winner shoots for the stars
USC Viterbi Jason Silverman received a $10,000 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation scholarship, presented by Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham.