SDL (Space Dynamics Laboratory)

Founded in 1959, SDL has been responsible for the design, fabrication, and operation of thousands of sensors on over 500 payloads ranging from aircraft and rocket-borne experiments to space shuttle experiments, small satellites, and satellite-based sensor systems.

As one of 14 University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) in the nation, SDL conceives and develops state-of-the-art sensor and satellite systems; performs space, air, and ground-based experiments; conducts rapid, experimental development of prototype sensor hardware and associated software; performs concept validation studies and demonstrations, and develops data fusion technology for passive and active sensors.