r/aerospaceengineering
r/AerospaceEngineering is a forum for enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals to share knowledge, experience, and learn about aerospace…
How to think about r/aerospaceengineering
The community serves as a hub for enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals interested in aerospace engineering. Members share knowledge on various topics, including propulsion, aerodynamics, and aircraft design. The focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of aerospace makes it a distinct platform for learning and collaboration, attracting a wide range of discussions from academic to industry-related insights.
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Audience
Participants include students, professionals, and hobbyists, primarily ranging from undergraduates to seasoned engineers. The intent is often to seek advice, share projects, and discuss innovations in aerospace. The vibe is generally supportive and educational, with members showing a strong interest in technical details and advancements in the field.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes detailed technical discussions, project showcases, and educational resources. Members appreciate well-researched posts and practical advice, while low-effort memes or overly promotional content tend to receive downvotes. The community encourages regular participation, with a mix of questions, answers, and shared experiences contributing to a vibrant posting culture.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should engage by providing valuable insights, sharing educational content, or sponsoring relevant discussions rather than overtly promoting products. Authenticity is key; members are often skeptical of blatant marketing tactics. Collaborating with knowledgeable individuals in the community or hosting Q&A sessions can foster goodwill. Brands should avoid generic promotional posts and instead focus on contributing to the community's knowledge base.
Top keywords
What r/aerospaceengineering talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/foxxray54
- u/[deleted]
- u/Active_String2216
- u/aviator1819
- u/passionavia
- u/tyw7
- u/mobius-2
- u/Aerospace_Eng_mod
- u/Swim_Boi
- u/intengineering
- u/Historical-Size-406
- u/atc___guy
- u/KingZucchini
- u/OptionsandMusic
- u/Anonymous_Asker0813
- u/Ali00100
- u/Daniel96dsl
- u/EastWindBreaks
- u/ABrighterFuture2109
- u/Straitjacket_Freedom
- u/donnyBL
- u/ChrisishereO2
- u/marcusrodriguez2020
- u/hegnetr
- u/No-Stress5430
- u/ZavetniKamen
- u/joshsutton0129
- u/JayHawks365
- u/theaircraftvzlnguy
- u/SoarAndFly1579
- u/aharadaeducation
- u/DonkeywithSunglasses
- u/djepoxy
- u/jacobjivanov
- u/Insighteye19
- u/PlutoniumGoesNuts
- u/gaddubhai
- u/EducationAccording97
- u/New-Traffic3475
- u/Substantial_Foot_121
- u/StrickerPK
- u/just-rocket-science
- u/deadturtle12
- u/Jeldreen
- u/SupersonicVette
- u/RGregoryClark
- u/scottk517
- u/vaguelystem
- u/45ghr
- u/SendHelpImDumb7
- u/sailenox
- u/f1_aerodynamicist
- u/RuledCandid
- u/yahiazahran7
- u/Accurate_Jeweler7715
- u/Sunstoned1
- u/aflofo
- u/89inerEcho
- u/propulsionastronaut
- u/BlueGalaxyDesigns
- u/EmirTanis
- u/Trashy21
- u/cimmero
- u/Siglave
- u/Soccit
- u/mv1310
- u/h3ll0there69
- u/Porkonaplane
- u/The_Bridge_Imperium
- u/Previous_Violinist
- u/isber7abdo
- u/Aerothermal
- u/Orange_Elephant101
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- u/WrongEinstein
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- u/Harley109
- u/Lakshendra_Singh
- u/Mars-Matters
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- u/overthinki
- u/Kailo548150
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- u/notthisnirvana
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- u/Keny376
- u/man_on_a__ledge
- u/Shirumbe787
By votes
- u/djepoxy
- u/mobius-2
- u/Insighteye19
- u/jacobjivanov
- u/[deleted]
- u/tyw7
- u/Active_String2216
- u/Sunstoned1
- u/JayHawks365
- u/89inerEcho
- u/foxxray54
- u/joshsutton0129
- u/Straitjacket_Freedom
- u/gusmeowmeow
- u/aflofo
- u/IveBeenBamboozled-_-
- u/AWF_Noone
- u/NeNwO
- u/propulsionastronaut
- u/Iamnomore_4
- u/PlutoniumGoesNuts
- u/BlueGalaxyDesigns
- u/Swim_Boi
- u/Trashy21
- u/aviator1819
- u/Mandolaatti
- u/GhostlyRivun
- u/Siglave
- u/TheHi198
- u/riotron1
- u/Anonymous_Asker0813
- u/Top-Dream5075
- u/KingZucchini
- u/Ali00100
- u/EducationAccording97
- u/Soccit
- u/gaddubhai
- u/TechnoWaffles51
- u/cimmero
- u/EmirTanis
- u/TobyWasBestSpiderMan
- u/New-Traffic3475
- u/Tough_Composites
- u/mv1310
- u/scassino
- u/passionavia
- u/abajorek
- u/Historical-Size-406
- u/Enthusinasia
- u/thecatatemyh0mework
- u/StrickerPK
- u/just-rocket-science
- u/bowties_bullets1418
- u/SaucyMan16
- u/raj-arjit
- u/marcusrodriguez2020
- u/cryoss24
- u/Pristine_Host_7504
- u/donnyBL
- u/RuledCandid
- u/blackoutnyc
- u/lilshotee_
- u/Aerospace_Eng_mod
- u/B_minecraft
- u/tomadamz1297
- u/Deshang222
- u/The_Bridge_Imperium
- u/Elodus-Agara
- u/atc___guy
- u/mahran_sayed
- u/h3ll0there69
- u/intengineering
- u/Jeldreen
- u/hegnetr
- u/Aerothermal
- u/Substantial_Foot_121
- u/deadturtle12
- u/ChrisishereO2
- u/tdkocen
- u/Worldly_Magazine_439
- u/jmos_81
- u/LQ_6
- u/No_Matter_7117
- u/Porkonaplane
- u/vaguelystem
- u/Sidd04t
- u/VentZer0
- u/theaircraftvzlnguy
- u/SupersonicVette
- u/Previous_Violinist
- u/weirdisntitdude
- u/nestor_d
- u/sidescrollerboy
- u/isber7abdo
- u/qrsipp
- u/IckyWaffle7
- u/PinkyTrees
- u/lmaotbhidk
- u/just-sweric
- u/OptionsandMusic
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/tdscanuck
- u/ncc81701
- u/89inerEcho
- u/Lars0
- u/thunderscreech22
- u/ab0ngcd
- u/gaflar
- u/sandcoughin
- u/Shirumbe787
- u/ruffinist
- u/Party-Efficiency7718
- u/Evan_802Vines
- u/AWF_Noone
- u/vibingjusthardenough
- u/Jerry_Williams69
- u/big_deal
- u/mobius-2
- u/RostamSurena
- u/Verbose_Code
- u/acakaacaka
- u/Outcasted_introvert
- u/vermilian_kaner
- u/jacobjivanov
- u/ksr15
- u/Zaidster
- u/SpruceGoose__
- u/macremtom
- u/stealthy_vulture
- u/r9zven
- u/mulymule
- u/ForwardLaw1175
- u/pmartin2432
- u/StumpChampion
- u/Iktomi_
- u/PredictiveSelf
- u/tommythecork
- u/doginjoggers
- u/_SP3CT3R
- u/Radio__Edit
- u/WinAshamed9850
- u/ganerfromspace2020
- u/LadyLightTravel
- u/stoplightrave
- u/crazy_crackhead
- u/sentient_digger60103
- u/fermisRat
- u/Random_NPC_49
- u/Tylerr_A
- u/concorde77
- u/IsYouThey
- u/AnalGlandSecretions
- u/The_Buttaman
- u/JuanFF8
- u/bmw_19812003
- u/heroicnapkin
- u/Hefty-Sheepherder-82
- u/zexen_PRO
- u/stewartm0205
- u/rjward1775
- u/ArchitectOfSeven
- u/SilentKiller96
- u/WillyCZE
- u/Sandford27
- u/nickstatus
- u/gochomoe
- u/Straitjacket_Freedom
- u/Ostraneitor380
- u/MyCatIsVewyfloofy
- u/Beginning_Charge_758
- u/BlueGalaxyDesigns
- u/skyersjet
- u/MpVpRb
- u/Alarming_Sea_6894
- u/Aaron_Hamm
- u/Bobyyyyyyyghyh
- u/Thermodynamicist
- u/John23P
- u/Cornslammer
- u/Grecoair
- u/TheRealStepBot
- u/DEWIE_
- u/FutureSomething2036
- u/State_L3ss
- u/gabedarrett
- u/McBonyknee
- u/K1NGCOOLEY
- u/jaacre
- u/jikubkimera
- u/bowties_bullets1418
- u/Spar533
- u/gh3dw
- u/4inaroom
- u/wherringscoff
- u/ic4llshotgun
- u/Terrified_giant
- u/slashdotter878
- u/GlockAF
- u/Terra_Exsilium
- u/1971CB350
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- u/[deleted]
- u/vibingjusthardenough
- u/DEWIE_
- u/DocileKrab
- u/MegaSillyBean
- u/tdscanuck
- u/RaymondLastNam
- u/kerbalfan99
- u/ruffinist
- u/Unzeen80
- u/just-rocket-science
- u/porygonseizure
- u/Wyoming_Knott
- u/NukeRocketScientist
- u/Verbose_Code
- u/s1a1om
- u/stealthy_vulture
- u/The_Buttaman
- u/SilentKiller96
- u/stoplightrave
- u/RostamSurena
- u/Jerubot
- u/r9zven
- u/TheNominalEngineer
- u/fermisRat
- u/TheMomentOfInertia
- u/MostShift
- u/Radio__Edit
- u/Dinoduck94
- u/Lars0
- u/Party-Efficiency7718
- u/ncc81701
- u/Kellogg9876
- u/Outcasted_introvert
- u/electric_ionland
- u/vertigo_effect
- u/Only_Razzmatazz_4498
- u/Straitjacket_Freedom
- u/JuanFF8
- u/McBonyknee
- u/backflip14
- u/PonyCapacitorClip
- u/geebeaner69
- u/heroicnapkin
- u/Bobyyyyyyyghyh
- u/mulymule
- u/cool_fox
- u/aero_guy_53
- u/riotron1
- u/FutureSomething2036
- u/I_need_help_with123
- u/SophieCatNekochan
- u/Noch1HolzKind
- u/dynamoterrordynastes
- u/TheRealStepBot
- u/SennMassa
- u/Bean_from_accounts
- u/Mandolaatti
- u/reddit_user33
- u/Feritoia_14
- u/Trashy21
- u/Standard-Pepper-6510
- u/trans_mask51
- u/acakaacaka
- u/7AlphaOne1
- u/Random_NPC_49
- u/Tylerr_A
- u/bmw_19812003
- u/jjrreett
- u/Drofdarb_
- u/ab0ngcd
- u/nickstatus
- u/sandcoughin
- u/AnalGlandSecretions
- u/Cornslammer
- u/CoolSnacks
- u/ganerfromspace2020
- u/State_L3ss
- u/AffectionateLet3115
- u/WinAshamed9850
- u/4rm57r0n6
- u/double-click
- u/midgestickles98
- u/NoWishbone4
- u/memesandtings
- u/tommythecork
- u/AstroScholar21
- u/gabedarrett
- u/Glittering_Ad5927
- u/gaflar
- u/ksr15
- u/concorde77
- u/BofaEnthusiast
- u/AsleepModeOn
- u/jaacre
- u/Victor_Korchnoi
- u/ForwardLaw1175
- u/AWF_Noone
- u/BattleBlitz
- u/ithinkitsfunny0562
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FAQ
r/aerospaceengineering — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/aerospaceengineering have?
r/aerospaceengineering has approximately 132,885 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/aerospaceengineering created?
r/aerospaceengineering was created on August 25, 2011 (15 years ago).
What is r/aerospaceengineering about?
The community serves as a hub for enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals interested in aerospace engineering. Members share knowledge on various topics, including propulsion, aerodynamics, and aircraft design. The focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of aerospace makes it a distinct platform for learning and collaboration, attracting a wide range of discussions…
What subreddits are similar to r/aerospaceengineering?
Communities similar to r/aerospaceengineering include r/aerospace, r/rocketry, r/cfd, r/askengineers, r/aerodynamics.
Who are the most active posters on r/aerospaceengineering?
The most frequent posters on r/aerospaceengineering include u/foxxray54, u/[deleted], u/Active_String2216.
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