Mike Gruntman is professor of astronautics and professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Southern California (USC). He is the founding director of the USC Astronautics Program and chairman of the Astronautics and Space Technology Division (ASTD) of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. ASTD offers BS, MS, Engineer, and PhD degrees and Graduate Certificate in astronautical engineering. The MS degree can be obtained through distance education, with classes being webcast.