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Satellite Systems

SDL satellite systems provide proven performance, reliability, and mission flexibility.

Spacecraft Platform Architecture

Our spacecraft buses satisfy the most demanding small satellite missions. With decades of applied research and proven performance, we draw from a baseline set of components for 6U to ESPA-size space vehicles, while allowing variations for mission capability, parts quality, and radiation tolerance. This flexibility enables us to provide highly reliable and cost-effective mission-specific systems for our partners.

SDL-25 SpaceCraft.

SDL-25

SDL-75 Spacecraft.

SDL-75

SDL-100 Spacecraft.

SDL-100

Mission Life Cycle

Beyond the spacecraft we build or purchase from industry, we specialize in tailored mission critical expertise from concept through completion. Not only are we planning missions, but we are operating them.

Key Supporting Technologies

SDL’s comprehensive satellite capabilities include world-class calibration and thermal management solutions.

Two satellites performing a rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking maneuver.

Rendezvous, Proximity Operations & Docking

Safeguarding space operations to ensure reliable performance.

Close-up of a thermal strap.

Thermal Straps & Technologies

Inventor of the solderless flexible thermal strap, innovative thermal technology developer, and trusted thermal subsystems partner.

A thermal vacuum chamber.

Calibration & Characterization

Providing world-class instrument and component calibration and test for space and airborne systems.