engineering

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The reason Apollo endures in cultural memory is not solely the engineering; it is what it said about human reach and courage.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The company’s goal is to eventually develop a hypersonic plane reaching Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound, and Southern California has the engineering talent base to help achieve that, executives said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

For decades, this thermal barrier has been one of the toughest challenges in engineering.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The version of the rocket SpaceX plans to put through its paces on the next flight features numerous upgrades and engineering changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I was still trying to decide which college to go to, but I thought maybe the engineering program at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam