MEng in Mechanical Engineering - Spacecraft Engineering in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

The Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) is a one-year, two-semester program designed to enhance expertise in engineering science, modern technologies, and design principles. This program caters to students aiming for industrial careers, preparing them for advanced and specialized roles. With a flexible structure, participants can specialize in single or multiple disciplines such as biomechanics, design, energy systems, advanced materials, robotics, computational analysis, or spacecraft engineering. Students craft personalized study plans while fulfilling 30 graduate-level credits. The curriculum combines technical coursework with a capstone design project, and offers optional professional development courses for skill enhancement.

The spacecraft engineering specialization within the MEng program focuses on spacecraft development principles and applications. It builds upon undergraduate aerospace or mechanical engineering foundations, emphasizing satellite, rocket, and space system conception, design, implementation, and operation. Cornell's research teams explore formation flying, space robotics, orbital mechanics, propulsion technologies, system architecture, adaptive control systems, and orbital maintenance. MEng candidates have contributed to four spacecraft projects (including ICE Cubesat, CUSat inspection satellites, and Violet satellite) and developed high-mobility space robotic arms. These initiatives and others serve as potential research opportunities for graduate students.