What is The Overview?

We’re a community dedicated to empowering aspiring aerospace engineers with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to succeed in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. We are team of graduate students from Stanford University’s Aerospace department, and together we bring experience from every corner of aerospace academia and industry.

Our mission is to demystify aerospace and bring to you the latest news and opinions related to aerospace research, space business, and getting your career in this exciting field.

The inspiration behind our name comes from the "overview effect"—a transformative experience described by astronauts upon witnessing Earth from space. This profound perspective shift fosters a deepened commitment to preserve, protect, and enhance life on our planet.

We hope The Overview can have the same effect on aspiring aerospace engineers. We believe that together, we can embody the spirit of the overview effect, driving positive change in an era to tackle the challenges of sustainability, exploration, and innovation in space.

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