Find Your Place in Space at Colorado State University.
CSU is the place to be for aerospace education, research, and access to industry partnerships. Explore our aerospace engineering concentrations and programs.
Woman to lead a NASA Earth Venture mission
(CSU Professor Susan van den Heever)
Value of the cooperative agreement between CSU and NOAA for the joint Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere based at CSU
Times per day TEMPEST-D – a tiny, game-changing weather satellite developed at CSU – circles our planet to deliver critical weather data to scientists on the ground
Academic Programs
Pursuing an education in aerospace engineering will expand your knowledge of the design, manufacturing, and operating techniques of flight-capable machines. Whether it’s deep-space communication, autonomous UAVs, robotics or using and calibrating sophisticated sensors, students with a passion for aerospace have a home at CSU.
Aerospace student organizations: Ram Rocketry, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Student Branch, NASA Space Grant Program, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS), Ram Launch Initiative (NASA University Student Launch)
Number of CSU engineering students who have been selected for the national Astronaut Scholarship in the past three years
Undergraduate Concentrations
Students in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering can earn an undergraduate concentration in aerospace engineering when they complete 12 credit hours (four technical electives) of approved coursework.
Available on campus.
Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs in Atmospheric Science
The Department of Atmospheric Science is a graduate-only program with options to pursue either a Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Depending on the student’s research interests, in consultation with their adviser, students may take classes and conduct research in atmospheric radiation, remote sensing, interpreting satellite observations of atmospheric composition, and satellite observations of the atmosphere and Earth.
Available on campus.
Graduate Programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a graduate certificate in aerospace engineering, Master of Engineering (M.E.) with an aerospace engineering specialization, and a Master of Science (M.S.) with a master’s thesis in aerospace engineering. ECE students will study topics ranging from communication networks and wireless systems to energy efficient computing to machine learning for radars and satellites.
All programs are available on campus; the certificate and M.E. are also available online. Systems Engineering courses are available to M.E. and M.S. students.
Graduate Programs in Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a graduate certificate in aerospace engineering, Master of Engineering (M.E.) with an aerospace engineering specialization, and a Master of Science (M.S.) with a master’s thesis in aerospace engineering. Students take classes and conduct research in disciplines such as advanced propulsion, fluid flow, structures, and materials and manufacturing.
All programs are available on campus; the certificate and M.E. are also available online. Systems Engineering courses are available to M.E. and M.S. students.
Graduate Programs in Systems Engineering
The Department of Systems Engineering is a graduate-only program with options to pursue either a graduate certificate, Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), or Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.).
The accelerated M.S. Program (AMP) allows undergraduate CSU students to get a head start on their graduate education. Students take classes and conduct systems-related research in aerospace, cybersecurity, and energy as part of their flexible and applied degree program.
Available on campus, online, and hybrid.
Aerospace Research
The College is highly active and engaged in aerospace-related research. Our experts work closely with government laboratories and industry partners to solve complex technical challenges. Students have the opportunity to work on many of these projects, contributing to research breakthroughs and helping to grow Colorado’s thriving aerospace economy.
56
Active grants with aerospace applications in Mechanical Engineering alone
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Number of NASA space missions led by College faculty
Major Research Disciplines
- Advanced Propulsion
- Communications & Signal Processing
- Controls & Robotics
- Fluid Flow
- Computer Engineering
- Space Systems Design
- Materials & Manufacturing
- Radars & Remote Sensing
Aerospace research facilities
Program and project highlights
Download our informational PDF flyers below, covering some of the exciting aerospace projects and programs in the College.
