Materials and Processing Methods for Aerospace Engineering

Abstract

Over the years there has been tremendous development in aerospace engineering. The designs, materials, technologies, and everything that are utilized while creating an aircraft have evolved, and they continue to evolve today with the developments in a variety of fields from nanotechnology to material science. Aerospace engineering related to space started in the late 50s, with the start of the “Space Race” between the U.S.S.R. and the USA. In 1957, U.S.S.R. sent the very first spacecraft to Space, Sputnik 1. Following the space race, Yuri Gagarin traveled to space in Vostok 1, establishing himself to be the first person in space. Afterwards, Neil Armstrong traveled to the Moon and there have been a huge amount of journeys to space. The technology evolved according to these journeys, focusing on how to improve and make them more sustainable. The materials, overall structure, and geometry all evolved leading to today’s technological advancements. Nasa and SpaceX are now the leading companies in aerospace engineering. The technology and conditions have over the years improved so much that now Blue Origin is considering civilian space travel.