Research & Impact
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. Much of the department’s research is multidisciplinary. Our faculty and students regularly partner with colleagues in other departments in the School of Engineering.
Research Areas in Aeronautics and Astronautics
Faculty members in Stanford’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics work in six major research groups that reflect the department’s focus and methodologies. We work closely with government research laboratories and industry. We specialize in high-risk research that leads to disruptive technologies. Our current strategic thrusts focus on:
Institutes, Labs, and Centers
Each of our faculty members runs their own successful research laboratories. The Aeronautics and Astronautics department is also home to three major interdisciplinary research centers:
- The Stanford Center for Position, Navigation and Time
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation
- The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) Center of Excellence for Aeronautics and Astronautics
Stories & Voices
Learn more about Aeronautics and Astronautics from our faculty, students, alumni, and staff.
Research News from Aeronautics and Astronautics
Industry Collaborations
The Industrial Affiliates program for the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics was established in 1959 to foster research collaborations between the department and the aerospace industry. The program’s annual meeting has been held, without interruptions, since the spring of 1960.