ABOUT US
For more than 35 years, Space Technology Series | CEI Publications has provided trusted aerospace and astronautics textbooks, digital learning resources, and professional training for students, educators, engineers, and space professionals worldwide.
Created through the collaboration of more than 300+ authors, editors, and industry experts, our publications combine academic excellence with real-world experience to deliver practical, up-to-date resources that support both education and the aerospace workforce.
Our digital learning materials are available through EchoInk, providing an interactive platform that enhances teaching and learning with flexible, modern educational tools.
About Wiley J. Larson
The Space Technology Series was founded under the leadership of Dr. Wiley J. Larson, whose decades of experience in space systems engineering, education, and publishing have helped shape one of the industry's leading collections of aerospace references.
Dr. Wiley J. Larson is a practicing space systems engineer, internationally recognized educator, and leading author, editor, and publisher in the field of space systems engineering. With over 20 years of service as a U.S. Air Force officer—including roles as a GPS spacecraft engineer, spacecraft launch controller, flight test engineer, and program manager—he has combined deep operational experience with academic leadership as a professor and program director at major U.S. and international universities, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, TU Delft, TU Graz, Stevens Institute of Technology, and the International Space University. He is the President and CEO of CEI and the founding force behind the Joint NASA–DoD Space Technology Series, coordinating hundreds of international experts to produce more than 25 award-winning books and tools that define how space systems are conceived, designed, launched, and operated worldwide. Dr. Larson has also led seminal NASA headquarters efforts shaping agency-wide training for program managers and systems engineers, and he continues to influence the global space community through teaching, research, publishing, and professional development at the intersection of engineering practice and education.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance aerospace education by equipping the next generation of engineers, scientists, and space professionals with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed.