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Delivering Mission Success Since 1959

The Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory has been solving the technical challenges faced by the military, science community, and industry for more than six decades. We provide multi-domain mission solutions with expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and advanced autonomous systems.

Mission Focus

Multi-Domain Defense

Delivering advanced multi-domain solutions that protect national security.

Science & Space Exploration

Applying engineering solutions to ongoing science and space challenges.

Capabilities

Technology Highlights

Two satellites performing a rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking maneuver. Rendezvous, Proximity Operations & Docking
Close up of a thermal strap. Thermal Straps & Technologies
A thermal vacuum chamber. Calibration & Characterization
Close-up of a person working on circuit board. Modernization & Reengineering
Hardware and staff inside a cleanroom. Mission Assurance
Person in dark room working on computer Cybersecurity
Security Lockers Program Security
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Who We Are

A Missile Defense Agency-sponsored University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) that provides mission engineering solutions.

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News & Stories

Meet Paul Oppenheimer, Space Missions Branch Head
AWE-Inspiring Achievements
Europa Clipper Launches to Jupiter with SDL-Built MISE RCM Onboard
Meet Sherri Molina, Outreach Coordinator
Women in STEM
Best of Northern Utah in Research & Development
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