Space Systems Research Laboratory

Attitude Determination & Control (ADCS)

Determines spacecraft orientation and provides stabilization and control for on-orbit operations and experimentation.

Communications

Supports spacecraft-to-ground data exchange, telemetry, command, and RF experimentation.

Ground Systems

Enables mission operations, telemetry monitoring, command execution, and data handling through ground software and infrastructure.

Integration & Testing

Responsible for subsystem integration, functional testing, verification, and pre-flight validation.

Structures

Designs and validates the mechanical framework of spacecraft, ensuring structural integrity and compatibility with launch requirements.

Thermal

Manages spacecraft thermal environments to ensure components operate within safe temperature limits.

Software

Develops flight and ground software, autonomous behaviors, fault detection, and networked communication architectures.

Payload

Supports the design, integration, and operation of scientific, technology demonstration, and experimental payloads for in-orbit research.