The book collects selected papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Aerospace System Science and Engineering (ICASSE 2024), organized by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and hosted by Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, China. ICASSE, organized annually since 2017 by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, provides a forum that brings together experts in aeronautics and astronautics to share new ideas and findings. This book presents high-quality contributions in the subject area of Aerospace System Science and Engineering, including topics such as Trans-space vehicle systems design and integration, Air vehicle systems, Space vehicle systems, Near-space vehicle systems, Opto-electronic system, Aerospace robotics and unmanned system, Aerospace robotics and unmanned system, Communication, navigation and surveillance, Dynamics and control, Intelligent sensing and Information fusion, Aerodynamics and aircraft design, Aerospace propulsion, Avionics system, Air traffic management, Earth observation, Deep space exploration, Bionic micro-aircraft/spacecraft, Flight test engineering, Aviation economic development and industrial policy.