This collection of papers addresses the latest advancements and challenges in aerospace engineering and related fields. The proceedings document research presented at the 2012 IEEE Aerospace Conference, covering a wide array of topics from space exploration to aeronautics.

This volume represents a snapshot of the state of aerospace research and development as presented at a major IEEE conference in 2012. It is expected to be of interest to researchers, engineers, and students in the aerospace field seeking to understand the technical discussions and findings from that year.